When the three arrived at Cedar Lodge they found the others were already there and had uncovered the goods hidden by Glutts and Werner under the hay in the barn. There they likewise found the bedsheet and the blanket which had previously been taken.
"Well, anyway, they didn't rob us," was Randy's comment.
"I guess they were afraid to do that," answered his twin. "They thought we might bring the law down on them."
"I don't like those fellows any more, and I intend to have nothing more to do with 'em," said Codfish.
"I guess they got you up here simply to make you toady to them."
"That's what they did, Andy. They made me carry all the things for 'em, and made me cut the wood and wash the dishes and everything. I was a big fool to leave home, where I might have had a splendid time during the holidays."
That evening came the first real drawback of the outing. In returning from the barn Spouter slipped on some ice and fell down with his foot under him. When he got up he found that his ankle was sprained, so that he could scarcely walk upon it. The others assisted him into the bungalow and did what they could to make him comfortable.
"I guess I'll be all right in a day or two," grumbled Spouter. "But this will prevent me from going out with you to-morrow to find out about those Germans."
"Well, anyway, Spouter, you'll have Codfish here to keep you company, and I'm sure he'll be glad enough to get something to eat for you," said Jack.
"I'll do that willingly if only you won't call me Codfish any more," pleaded the cadet mentioned.