But there is no telling when they reach civilization again.

Why, this forest is about as bad as some places in the far West." "I believe you there, lad.

Well, they've got to make the best o' it.

I reckon they'll strike out for the river and come up that to Bear Pond, over the rocks an' rapids an' all." Supper time found the pair on the river again, four miles below Bear Pond.

It was decided that they should camp at that spot for the night.
"We'll build a big camp-fire and keep it a-going," said Dick.