"
"When we make camp we can hang the deer in front of the tent and
get another view," said Snap.
"Yes; and get a view of our big string of fish, before we eat 'em
all up," added Giant.
"Well, one thing is certain," said Whopper, after they had surveyed
their prizes thoroughly; "we can't get to the Windy Mountains by
to-night with such a load."
"In that case we might as well make two bites of the trip and camp
here for to-night," said Shep. "I reckon this spot is as good as any.
There's a brook with good water, for the deer have been using it."
"There's another reason for going into camp," came from Snap. "Just
look at the sky over to the west."
All gazed in the direction mentioned and saw heavy black clouds
just showing over the treetops. The clouds advanced rapidly, soon
covering the sun. Then came the rumble of distant thunder.
"A thunderstorm!" exclaimed Tommy. "I don't like them at all.
What shall we do?"
"Put up the tent as quickly as we can," ordered the doctor's son.
"That storm may last all night, and we want to keep dry if we can.
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