“We’ll try to!” called back Pepper.
“You keep out of mischief,” added the teacher, who understood The Imp’s fun-loving disposition only too well.
On marched the boys, along the lake and then taking to a highway that led directly to Lake Caboy. As they passed farm after farm, the folks came out to look them over and give them a cheer.
Dinner was had at a place called Dodd’s Corners, and after a brief rest the march was resumed towards Hayville. Here the road was not so good, and some of the cadets were glad when, at four o’clock, they came in sight of their resting place for the night. But here a great surprise awaited Captain Putnam and all of the others. The baggage train, consisting of four large wagons, was missing with all of their outfit.
CHAPTER XI
ON THE TRAIL OF THE WAGONS
“Where are the wagons?”
“Thought they were going to meet us here!”
“Didn’t they come on the same road we took?”
“If they missed the way, what are we to do for the night? We can’t stay out doors without tents.”
Such were some of the questions asked and remarks made as the cadets came to a halt, broke ranks, and surrounded Captain Putnam and George Strong.