The Boy Scout Treasure Hunters

would be greatly lightened, and to join in the fun of this crowd should be joy beyond compare. But Glen did not want fun just now. There was something much more precious to him

eded by some one. He had taken up the burden like a man and rejoiced in i

ng around with a face like the reverse side of a frying-pan

," said Glen disconsolately. "I guess

! And leave me

any more. You don't

n't I told

l about that Indian who came las

followed me up from the farm. Apple is romantic and he wanted a string of stuff about the noble

do and I'm only to

. Get them interested in finding the location of the springs. To-day they are all looking for big stones because of what Joe said. There's enough big stones around here to keep them busy. Tell them the fellow who finds the treasure may get

ould be," su

t law, and I'll teach you the rest. I'll speak to the s

on which the scout master had agreed to give. Mr. Newton had ideas of his own about initiation ceremonies. He believed in making

en, which was necessary because the camp had no assembly tent. Mr. Newton was glad of the diversion, for the day had been very sultry, a storm t

en tent ropes a little, especially where they are new. See that nothing in the tents touches the walls. H

this ceremony. The night was cool as the storm drew near, and the camp-fire was allowed to flare up in a crackli

ith his back to a massive e

d stood before him, with much more of a feeling of solemnity than he had f

ten the way of this candidate as he enters the m

o of the tallest scouts. They stepped to the fire, selected

this candidate?" w

sponsor," proclaimed Apple, stepping forward,

and to the candidate's left. Who desires

e-those not likely to be confused by bashfulness or

nister article I. A

"No lies proceed from trustworthy lips, no deceit from trustworthy tongue, he

article 2. A

ed the staff in Glen's hands as he said: "Loyal to the flag and to all it represents. Loyal to al

rees now and the few stars which had shone were blo

article 3. A sc

"These hands and the body they represent are pledged to lift up righteousness a

article 4. A sc

and Apple and around the shoulders of each he placed an arm, while he and Apple shouted aloud: "All frie

atting among the leaves and Scou

the scout law after me as I read. The twelve will then form an inner circle around us, and all other

aining eight advanced

is cou

ut is

t is o

t is c

t is t

ut is

ut is

t is r

r guard. The lightning became more vivid in its flashes and the mutterings of thunder changed to ru

umb resting on the nail of the little finger, and the other three

tion with his hand

l now repeat after

nor I will

d and my country and

her people a

lly strong, mentally awa

he skies may be heavy above us, the storms may threaten, the thunder roar and the lightning flash but we extend to you the cheer of scout fellowship and the welcome of

ginning to fall

cramble for their tents. Glen ran to the assistance of Will Spencer, who had been an interested spectator

n," he declared. "He is my

is only fair to Glen to say that Burton's treatment was of a character sure to antagonize a boy of Glen's nature. From the first there had been a feeling of ill-will between them, a feeling that had been manifest in lo

h of every kind, a hateful work to him. Perhaps he would have made open rebellio

en minute job if you hustle. Beats washing dishes all

ve and a longer swim than Burton, who was himself among the best. Therein lay the trouble, Glen was a born leader, and although his opportunities for leading had been few he was quick to assert himself. Burton was also a leader and one wh

's spirit was rejoiced at Apple's invitation that he bear him company. The sunny-faced, o

s all right, but the boys are sure to name you over so we may

real name?

surname that he had him christened Henry, too. We began by calling h

lained Chick-chick, who had just come up. "Now what kind o

d Apple. "Matches his hair,

or Mason. Where ye go

going to look for signs of water

with Goosey to look for a heap

tion of having served at some time as a waterway, but never was there any reward for their efforts. At noon, hot and dusty, they made their

?" asked Apple of the

," he replied. "Matt Burto