This was done but the two cadets could not be found.
“Paxton said after supper he didn’t feel very well,” said Coulter, lamely. “Maybe he left the camp to look for a doctor.”
“Possibly, but I doubt it,” answered Captain Putnam, dryly.
The cadets were dismissed and told to keep absolutely quiet for the remainder of the night. As they returned to their tents speculation was rife concerning the two missing cadets.
“If they slipped off to one of the lake hotels they will be punished for it,” said Andy.
“Paxton is getting quite sporty,” answered another cadet. “And poor Billy Sabine is just foolish enough to follow his example.”
“I am sorry for Billy,” said Dale. “He is a pretty decent sort sometimes.”
The cadets retired and for about an hour matters in camp were quiet. Then, from the woods, came several screams of terror. A rifle shot rang out, and once more the camp was in an uproar.
CHAPTER XVI
A GAME OF BASEBALL
“What’s the trouble now?”