The narrator reflects on a surprising moment when they discover their net, which was supposed to capture monkeys, lying open with no monkeys inside. The unexpected sight leaves them puzzled and questioning how the little monkeys managed to escape.
The narrator's initial assumption is that the net's yellow ring may have snagged on a nearby bush, allowing the monkeys to wriggle free. This situation creates a sense of disbelief and curiosity, as they try to piece together what might have happened during the chaotic moments of trying to catch the playful monkeys.