Suddenly the lads beheld a sight that caused them to start back in
astonishment and dismay.
Directly ahead of them they saw a long trench, stretching out on
either side as far as the eye could reach--and it was filled with
German soldiers.
"Great Scott!" ejaculated Hal. "I had forgotten that the Germans were
probably intrenched along here. How on earth are we to get through?"
At that moment the two lads beheld three old women coming toward them,
and Hal exclaimed:
"I wonder if we look like that?"
In their hands the women carried large baskets, and even from where the
lads stood they could see that they were chockfull of bright red apples.
Chester was struck with a sudden idea. Stepping out of view behind Hal,
he quickly lifted his skirts and thrust his hand into his pocket. He
pulled forth a handful of gold and silver, from which he extracted
several German pieces. Then he advanced toward the old women, Hal
following him in surprise.
Chester accosted the women in French.
"How much do you want for your basket of apples?" he asked,
addressing one.
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