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take some logs and build a sort of raft of them and place it on
the ground where the bear is likely to come. You raise one corner
of the raft up and fix a couple of sticks under it, each fastened
to another stick with a strong cord. On the cord you fasten the
bait, and then on the top of the raft you pile some heavy stones.
When the bear comes he tries to get at the bait, but the only
way he can get under the logs and stones is by dropping down on
his side. He works his way in, pulls on the bait, and down come
the logs and stones on top of him holding him fast and most likely
killing him."
"That's an idea! We'll make such a trap sure!" cried Whopper.
That day was a busy one for all hands. To do as much work as
possible on the shelter, only a few hours were spent in hunting
and fishing. But their luck was good and long before noon they
had a dozen fish to their credit and also half a dozes rabbits,
a wild turkey, three squirrels and some small birds.
"There, that will keep us going for a while," declared Snap. "Now let
us turn all our attention to the cabin, so we can get away from Mr.
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