"Maybe that shot scared away Mr. Bear," said Whopper. "If it did we'll have our tramp for nothing."
"I am sorry—-I fired before I could think," answered the small member of the club. "I'll not do it again."
They now advanced in silence, knowing that a bear has sharp ears and will run at the first intimation of danger. They kept their eyes and ears on the alert and their firearms ready for immediate use.
"Look!" said Whopper presently, in a strained voice. "Dodge behind the rocks!" and he literally dragged Snap down, and the others came after the pair.
"What did you see?" asked Shep.
"Two bears!"
"Two!" came from the others. "Where?"
"Away up on the mountainside. They were on a shelf of rocks, and seemed to be looking at something out on the lake."
"Can we reach them with our guns?" asked Giant.
"Might reach one of 'em with the rifle. They were a good distance off."