Young Hunters of the Lake by Ralph Bonehill
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"Whopper shall be the general boss," cried Snap. He took off his cap. "In honor of our wounded comrade, I move we call this spot Camp Whopper. All in favor say aye!" "Aye!" came from Shep and Giant promptly. "Camp Whopper it is," said Snap. "Three cheers for Whopper and his namesake!" And the cheers were given with a will. "Whopper, you ought to make a speech," said Giant. "Tell us how grateful you are, how you appreciate the deep honor, and all that---and then invite us all out to cake, lemonade, ice cream soda, strawberry shortcake, cocoanut pie, cream puffs, and a few more delicacies." "Ice cream!" murmured Whopper. "Say, some ice cream would be great, eh? But we can't have it out here, so what's the use of talking about it? As for a speech, I haven't got anything to say, excepting that I appreciate your kindness in naming the camp after yours truly. When I am a rich man and retired, and own a castle among the Thousand Islands, I shall surely call it---let me see---Snap-Shep-Giant Villa. There now, how's that?" "Fine!" was the cry. "Hark!" added Shep, a moment later. "What did you hear?" questioned the others. "I thought I heard somebody calling. There it goes again. Listen!" |
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