"How?"
"Somebody came to our camp and robbed us. We thought it was your crowd."
"Were you really robbed?" asked Shep.
"Yes; some of our best clothing is gone and also some of our stores."
"Well, we were not near your camp, I can give you my word of honor on that," said Snap.
"Then some common thief must have come along and done it."
CHAPTER XX
IN A STORM ON THE LAKE
Snap and his chums were much interested in what the rival campers had to relate, and questioned the two dudes closely. They could see that both Bush and Dudder were unusually ill at ease.
"Well, all this doesn't help us any," said Shep. "It is going to storm and I want to get back to camp. Trot around that boat, or else lend us yours."