 Why do Arvid 6 and Tendal 13 want to take Nancy's baby?
As he did so the baby's knees hit the side of the play pen and young Laughton let out a scream—half from hurt and half from sudden lack of confidence in his new handler. Nancy had taken a sedative and was asleep by the time Martin finished cleaning the .30-.30 rifle he used for deer hunting. Once inside, Nancy slammed the door, gave the baby to the stunned Martin and headed for the telephone. Mrs. MacDougal was familiar with what had happened to the Laughtons and she agreed to keep an eye on Nancy and Reggie and to call the police at the first sign of trouble. With a fearful but determined heart Nancy moved the play pen and set it up in the front yard.
 They took the baby to correct a mistake that Arvid 6 made.
 They took the baby because it is not human.  They took the baby to correct a mistake that Arvid 6 made.  They took the baby to rescue Kanad.  They took the baby for ransom.