“He must be crazy!”
“Perhaps it’s the heat!”
“Did he fall from an aeroplane and land on his head?”
“What’s he trying to do, anyhow?”
“Give it up. Maybe he’s a snake charmer and one of his reptiles got away.”
There were screams from several women at this.
Now Jerry, Ned and Bob had pushed their way in, and, just as they half expected when they heard the remarks, they saw Professor Snodgrass on his knees at the edge of the canvas shelter. He was evidently trying to capture some bug.
“Might have known he’d create some excitement before the day was over,” remarked Bob.
Hardly had he spoken than the little scientist jumped up as if he were shot.