Jerry also took a turn as the grizzly passed the tree in which he was
hidden.
"I hit him!" he whooped as the grizzly gave a snap backward at his
flank.
But the enticement offered by Reddy's swinging form proved too much for
the enraged animal. Doubtless he imagined that all his troubles came
from that biped or monkey hanging up yonder, just within reach of his
claws if he arose on his hind legs. Hence his eagerness to make the
attempt.
"Pull up, quick!" exclaimed Frank as the grizzly rushed under the tree
and immediately started to rear up.
The daring cowboy had held out until the very last second, meaning that
nothing should balk his design of enticing the enemy under their refuge,
where Frank could get in his work.
Afterward Frank understood his motive. Reddy was especially fond of him,
though he also liked all of the other chums. He believed that Jerry had
secured enough honors in being given the chance to knock over the other
bear, and it was his desire to see Frank even up the score.
Just in the nick of time the cowboy swung his legs up around the limb.
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