When the lights of the Resort House were seen burning against the blackness, the group slowed down.
They declined Fenton's invitation to stop at the hotel.
"We'd like to, old man," grinned Bob, "but it's the Rickham for us to-night."
Sam Bins was amazed when the five boys arrived.
"Fo' de land ob goodness, is you de same gemmen what left dis mornin'?" he asked. "Whar', fo' goodness' sake, has yo' been?"
"In the lake, paying a visit to the fishes," replied Bob, as he made a break for his room.
Three-quarters of an hour later, the Ramblers, in dry clothes, were enjoying a hearty meal, and Sam Bins' curiosity was satisfied.