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asked Darry . `` Joe ca n't push on as fast as that , Darry . He 'll want to rest as soon as sundown comes . '' `` Perhaps I can get a nap at noon , while you two get dinner ready , '' suggested Joe . `` I wonder if we 'll meet those rascals anywhere on the road ? I hope not , for they 'd be certain to recognize me . '' `` We 'll keep an eye open for 'em , '' responded Benson dryly .