"You girls will have to tend to your friends," grinned Bob. "You can'texpect us to discipline them. But we'll give the boys something toremember!"

The party spread out, and at his signal whistle they sprang forward,shouting like ferocious Indians. Straight for the oak tree they charged andclosed in on the group beneath it. Those seated there rose to their feetin genuine alarm.

"Rush 'em!" shouted Bob.

Pushing and scrambling, those in the attacking party began to force theothers down the narrow path. The kids were struggling desperately andthe girls were resisting as best they could and some were crying.

"Let us out!" wept Ada. "0w! You're stepping on me! Let us out!"

She kicked blindly, and fought with her hands. The first person shegrasped was Ruth, whom was nearly choked before she could jerk her furcollar free.

"I will get out!" panted Ada. "Push, kids!"