standing up to our knees in dirt taking slides.”
“Do you--er--really have to get very close to get pictures of the big
slides?” asked Mr. Alcando, rather nervously, Blake thought.
“The nearer the better,” Joe replied. “Remember that time, Blake, when
we were filming the volcano, and the ground opened right at your feet?”
“I should say I did remember it,” said Blake. “Some picture that!”
“Where was this?” asked the Spaniard.
“In earthquake land. There were _some_ times there!”
“Ha! Do not think to scare me!” cried their pupil with a frank laugh.