“Well, he isn’t very pleasant company to have around.”
“Have you any of ignition oil in the bag?”
“Yes, two cans of it,” reported Bob, inspecting the contents of the bag.
“Give me one. That’s it. Now, you hold the candle and get out a coil of wire.”
“What’s the stunt.”
“You will see. It may not work.”
Ben unscrewed the top of the can of highly inflammable oil. Then, poising just right, he leaned over and let its contents drop upon the broad extended body of the bear.
The animal sniffed and turned its head to one side as the pungent odor of the oil assailed its nostrils. It did not budge, however, while its eyes glowered up into the tree more dangerously than ever.
“Its hide is pretty well soaked,” reported Ben, as the contents of the can became exhausted. “Now then, attach the candle to the wire, lower it, and——”
“Fire up. Ha! ha! Ben, quite an idea.”