As soon as the stump had fallen, he singled out one of the squirrels, and, with two or three of his long bounds, overtook it; but, just as he was going to seize it, the squirrel dived into a pile of brush, out of the reach of the hound.

A few loud, angry yelps brought Archie and George to his assistance, and they immediately began to pull the pile of brush to pieces.

Suddenly the squirrel darted out, and started for a tree that stood about two rods distant.

The boys threw their clubs at him, but he reached the foot of the tree unharmed.

At this moment Lightfoot discovered him; two or three bounds carried him to the tree, and, crouching a moment, he sprang into the air, and attempted to seize the squirrel.