“Don’t yer do it,” entreated Teddy, his teeth chattering with fright.
“We won’t jest yet. Wait an’ see if he won’t go away himself.”
“He’s goin’ to swim out to us,” screamed Teddy, in fright, as the bear arose to his feet, and put one foot in the water. But he quickly withdrew it, apparently not liking the feeling.
“Do you think we’ll have to stay here all night?” asked Tom, soberly.
“If the bear don’t get tired, and go away.”
“I wish I was back at the Lodgin’ House,” said Teddy, gloomily.
The bear arose to his feet, and walked slowly around the pond, looking from time to time at the boat and the three young navigators.
“What time is it now, Julius,” asked Tom, after a while.
“Wants five minutes ter six,” said Julius.
“What’ll Mr. O’Connor think?”