"I think-----" began Giant, when there came a sudden thump. The
rowboat had struck the mass of rocks just mentioned, lying near
the center of the lake. The craft tipped over and into the lake
went the four young hunters, with a loud splash.
As Snap went down he felt Shep on top of him. Then they clasped
hands and came to the surface. Not far away was the upturned rowboat.
"Shep, are you all right?"
"I---I guess so," was the chattering reply. "Oh, but it's cold!"
A moment later Giant loomed up in the darkness, and all three of
the boys took hold of the overturned boat.
"Where is Whopper?" asked Shep.
"I don't know," answered the smallest of the young hunters. "What
a happening!"
"We must find Whopper!" cried Snap. "Hello, Whopper!" he called,
as loudly as he could.
A distant cry came back. Then those on the boat continued to
call and soon they made out their chum, swimming desperately some
yards away.
"Come this way," said Shep.
"I---I-----can't swim! I've got---a---a chill!" was the despairing
answer.
Hearing this, both Snap and Shep lost not a moment in going to
Whopper's assistance.
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