Having slaked their thirst the boys and the professor went back to the auto where, gathering up the belongings that had become scattered from the upset, they prepared to resume their journey.
“Get in; I’ll run her for a while,” said Jerry.
“One minute! Stand still! Don’t move if you value my happiness!” exclaimed the professor suddenly, dropping down on his hands and knees, and creeping forward through the long grass.
[CHAPTER II]
A NEST OF SERPENTS
“What is it; a rattlesnake?” asked Bob, in a hoarse whisper.
“Or a Gila monster?” inquired Ned.
“Quiet! No noise!” cautioned the professor. “I see a specimen worth ten dollars at the lowest calculation. I’ll have him in a minute.”
“Is it a bug?” asked Chunky.