"Let us rest for awhile in the sun," said Joe. "It will do us all good."
The others were willing, and they threw themselves on a sloping hill where the sun shone brightly, and where they could get a good view of the surrounding country.
Just to the north of them was a creek which ran into Pine Lake. On both sides of the watercourse were trees and thick bushes.
"There used to be some wild blackberries around here," remarked Joe, presently. "Wonder if we can find any ripe ones?"
"Haven't you had enough to eat?" asked Bart.
"Oh, a handful of berries isn't very filling. We might take some home. My folks——Well, I declare!"
Joe stopped short and sprang to his feet, gazing in the neighborhood of the creek.
"What's the matter, Joe?"
"Did you see that man who just came from the creek and ran into yonder woods?"
"I didn't see anybody," answered Fred.