midnight
`` Wonder you would n't let a fellow sleep , '' grumbled Frank . While the boys were dressing there came a snicker from Jimmie 's bed . `` Do n't start anythin ' you ca n't stop , '' they heard the boy whisper . `` Want a midnight ramble among the snakes ? '' asked Ned , drawing on a pair of rubber boots which came up to his thighs . `` You bet I do , '' was the reply . `` Then get up and dress , and put on your high boots , for there are crawling things in the jungle . ''