Will hesitated for a moment and then providing himself with an
automatic revolver and an electric searchlight, the two boys left
the camp and soon disappeared in the darkness. They had been gone
scarcely five minutes when a shot came from the thicket.




CHAPTER II

THE LITTLE BRASS GOD

After a time George and Sandy heard some one running through the
undergrowth, and the next instant Will and Tommy burst into view.
It was evident that they had been running, for they were panting
and their clothing was disarranged and torn in places.

The two boys hastened out to meet their chums with question marks
in their eyes. Will and Tommy offered no explanation until the
tents had been reached, then Tommy burst into a low chuckle.

"Can you beat it?" he asked.

"What are you talking about?" demanded George.

"What did you see out there?" asked Sandy.

"We didn't see a thing!" declared Tommy.