CHAPTER X
MEETING A TREASURE HUNTER
GENERAL made a leap over the high mound. There came a growl, then a sharp bark.
"Down, General!" commanded a manly voice.
A young man wearing rough clothes and a broad-brimmed soft hat, from under which looked out a pleasant face, appeared, facing the girls.
"I beg your pardon," he said. "I thought perhaps you might not see me. You are from the house yonder. I know Miss Stuart by sight and the General and myself are old friends."
The young man stuffed some papers into his pockets. As yet none of the party had spoken.
"Hello, Bob. Is that you?" greeted Tommy.
"Yes. You caught me this time."