Emma Dean declines to kiss a horse. The Overland men go in search of new mounts. Hippy delivers an oration. Stacy avers that someone is always taking the joy out of life. Jim Badger engages himself to guide the party.
[Chapter IV—Unbidden Guests in Camp]
Overland Riders are awakened by the fat boy’s yells. Grizzly bears invade the camp. Stacy shoots and misses. Park guards descend on the Overland camp in search of the “shooter.” “You are all under arrest!” announces Trooper White.
[Chapter V—Stacy Gets Another Shock]
“Strike your camp!” orders the Park guard. Overland Riders are arraigned before the commanding officer. Chunky admits that he missed the bear he shot at. “Fifty dollars” gasps the fat boy. Tom Gray delivers a brief lecture. A scene that delighted and mystified.
[Chapter VI—The Infant Geyser Gets Busy]
Stacy is fascinated by the baby “spouter.” The fat boy’s actions arouse the Overlanders’ suspicions. “He’s done it! He’s done it” wails Nora. Stacy is enveloped in a cloud of steam as the “Infant Geyser” blows up. A thrilling message from Chunky.
Overlanders learn that Stacy Brown is in jail. Emma thinks it will prove beneficial to the fat boy. Accused of blowing up the “Infant Geyser.” Elfreda Briggs appoints herself Stacy’s lawyer, and gains some valuable information.