When Fred fell he not only surprised but greatly annoyed Mr. Skunk who was lurking only a few feet away. As a result Fred was treated to the same dose that had made George so unpopular around the camp.
Together the two boys returned to camp. They were fellow sufferers now. Though nearly overcome by the powerful stench, they bore with it long enough to walk arm in arm up to the fire and put Grant and John to sudden flight. This provided them much amusement but the smell was too strong to be borne any longer.
“I guess we’ll have to do as Grant advised,” said George.
“What was that?”
“Throw our clothes away and take a swim.”
“I guess you’re right,” said Fred and side by side the two boys made their way down the water’s edge.
CHAPTER XIV—TALKING IT OVER
Monday morning came and found the four young campers eagerly awaiting the arrival of their challengers. There was great speculation as to what they would look like and whether or not any set of games between the two camps would provide an equal contest.