They had a joyous time together, because both were animated by the
same sort of desire to know all that could be learned of wild animal
life. Hugh's scout education had given him a pretty good insight
into these things; but he knew the relative value of book learning
and practical experience, and never let an opportunity to see for
himself slip past.
At no time did they wander far afield. And as certain signals had
been arranged with Bud, whereby he could summon them to his assistance
in case there was any symptom of impending trouble, there did not seem
to be any need of worry.
Once in so often they would walk back to the near vicinity of the
shack; and on discovering Bud there, busily engaged in mending his
disabled aeroplane model, they considered that they could saunter
off again to investigate further into the secrets of wood and swamp,
the latter now half frozen over in the cold late November atmosphere.
That was a day Hugh Hardin would long remember. He picked up a stack
of practical information on topics that had always interested him
greatly. Ralph was the best kind of a chum with whom to be wandering
through the forest. He knew many things in connection with these
subjects and was always ready to impart information to others, as
well as to demonstrate what he was discussing.
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