This remark caused a hearty outburst of laughter, which considerably nettled young Clifton's feelings.
"Hi, hi—get out of that! Vamoose—skip!"
These cries, uttered in very loud tones, suddenly startled the camp. Tearing around the slope of the hill came three figures, with Piper well in the lead.
CHAPTER XXVI
SNOWBALLS
"What do you want?" yelled Bob Somers, holding up his hand to stay any hasty action.
"You'll find out quick enough," came an angry retort. "Something has happened to Musgrove's hut."
"Well, nothing is going to happen to ours."
"In just about two minutes—"