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In autumn they fell these along the banks , generally so that they will fall into the water , tug and push them down-stream , and float them near to their lodges . If the trees are too big to be easily handled , they saw them into convenient lengths . '' `` I call it tough luck , not being able to get a sight of the animals , after seeing so much of their works , '' grumbled Royal . `` Ye might wait here till midnight , and not have any better , '' said Joe . `` That fellow 's tail was like a fire-alarm to them . They ai n't to home now , you bet ! They 've dusted out of their house as if it was on fire ; and they 've either dived to the bottom , or hidden themselves in holes along the bank .