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CHAPTER XXIII

A PUGNACIOUS RATTLER

In good time they reached the narrow point on
the animal trail which marked the scene of their
adventure with the rattlesnake. Perk, wishing
to be prepared for anything that might greet
them, had picked up a stout cudgel with which
he believed he could give a good account of himself
should the occasion arise.

But they passed the place and he was beginning
to breathe easier when he was thrilled by
a brisk and ominous sound from just ahead.
Instinctively Perk clutched his chum by the
arm and dragged him back a pace although this
was really unnecessary, since Jack had stopped
walking at the same instant as Perk.

"Gosh all hemlock!" broke out Perk, "what
d'ye think o' that--jest awaitin' round for us to
come along--what a 'commodatin' little pet he
is!"

Jack could see the suggestive bulk of the
coiled snake lying on the path, with scant room
on either side for them to pass--oozy depths of
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