‘They can see through everything!’
The ghosts moved quietly through the graveyard and came nearer to the trees. Huck and Tom watched, very afraid. Then, after a minute, Huck said:
‘Tom! They’re not ghosts. That’s Muff Potter.’
‘So it is. And that’s Injun Joe. And the other man is Doctor Robinson. What are they doing here?’
‘They’re graverobbers, Tom! They’re going to rob a grave! My father told me about it. The doctor wants a dead body, you see. He cuts it up because he wants to learn about –‘
‘Sh!’ said Tom. ‘They’re getting near.’
The three men stopped at Hoss Williams’ grave and Injun Joe and Muff Potter began to dig. Ten minutes later the grave was open. ‘Now, doctor,’ said Muff Potter. ‘You want us to take the body to your house? That’s five dollars more.’
‘No!’ said the doctor. ‘I gave you the money this morning. I’m not giving you any more!’
