Indeed the water was too much for the gobbler. He let go of Splash's tail, for which the dog was very thankful, and then the big bird ran toward the farmyard, just as the farmer came out to see what all the trouble was about.
"I had to splash your turkey to make him let go of our dog," explained Bunny.
"Oh, that's all right," answered the farmer. "I guess that bird is a leetle better off for being cooled down. Glad you did it. None of you hurt, I hope?"
"My neck's picked a bit," said Tom.
"Well, come in and I'll have my wife put some salve on it."
"No, thank you, we're in a hurry to get home," said Bunny. "My mother has some goose grease."
"Well, that's just as good, I reckon. Next time I'll keep the old gobbler locked up."
Mr. Brown was at home, when Bunny, Sue and the ragged boy reached the tent. The father and mother listened while Bunny and Sue explained what had happened, from going into the cave to the turkey gobbler.
"Well, you had quite a number of adventures," said Mr. Brown. "I stayed out fishing by myself longer than I meant to, and when I came back to get you I find you just coming in. We'll go this afternoon."
"And may Tom come too?"