"Hello, Frank!" called Bart, when they were within hearing distance of the camp.
There was no answer.
"Maybe he's asleep yet," suggested Fenn.
"Hardly," commented Ned.
The boys reached the tent. The first thing they saw was the basket of provender Frank had left.
"Well, he's been to Armstrong's," remarked Bart. "Hello, Frank! Where are you?"
An echo was the only answer. Ned entered the tent. He came out in a hurry.
"Frank's run away!" he exclaimed.
"What makes you think so?" asked Bart, much surprised, while Fenn looked startled at the news.
"Because most of his clothes are gone."