But the others did not laugh. They knew their chum too well for that. He
had proven more than once that when it came to a pinch he could conquer
his natural weakness, and show the right spirit of bravery, especially
if it were one of his comrades who was in peril.
"Well," remarked Reddy a short time later, "we're close to the place
now."
"I imagined as much," said Mr. Mabie, with a significant look around.
"You mean that this is an ideal spot for a grizzly to have his den?"
asked Jerry.
"Fine. Look at the tumbled-down rocks, making many a cave that affords
shelter from the elements, winter and summer. Then, of course, the old
rascal has a nice short cut through some canyon to the open country. He
uses that when he feels sharp set for veal. Oh, yes, I've no doubt he's
been the cause of many a calf disappearing from the herd," said the
stockman between his teeth.
"I don't wonder, then, you are so keen at wanting to get rid of all such
neighbors as grizzlies, panthers and wolves. They make an expensive
boarding-house," laughed Bluff.
"They take their toll right along.
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