Emma Dean objects to “killing the fatted calf.” Overlanders hold a family council and appoint Emma as the fat boy’s guardian. Stacy rebells. Chunky comes a cropper. Colonel Scott hears a familiar name. “I know you, young woman! I should say I do!”
[Chapter IX—Robbers Leave a Trail]
A robbery at the Springs Hotel excites the guests. Hippy and Grace investigate on their own account. Lieutenant Wingate loses the trail. “Even the bears have ears.” Grace forecasts a great surprise for the Overland Riders.
“There’s no accountin’ for bear,” declares Jim Badger. Grace and Hippy complimented on their keenness. Park guards are put on the trail of the thieves. A stroll among the steaming pools brings disaster. Stacy disappears from sight.
[Chapter XI—Stacy Gets into Hot Water]
“He isn’t very badly off or he couldn’t make a noise like that.” Rescued and laughed at. Emma regrets that the fat boy did not stay in until thoroughly done. An adventurous climb ahead of the Overlanders. Revolver shots and yells from Chunky disturb the sleeping camp.
Night prowlers take away the fat boy’s “pants” and his money. Jim Badger takes a shot at the robbers. “I want my fifty cents,” wails Chunky. Thieves miss more than they get. Lieutenant Wingate saves his watch.