Husty

Soon the whole party were gathered around the fire, which Husty heaped high with brushwood.

The Rover Boys In The Mountains Or, A Hunt for Fun and Fortune Edward Stratemeyer 1896

This they did, and were left in charge of Husty and

The Rover Boys In The Mountains Or, A Hunt for Fun and Fortune Edward Stratemeyer 1896

To this Husty, who was a thorough sneak, consented at once, and then

The Rover Boys In The Mountains Or, A Hunt for Fun and Fortune Edward Stratemeyer 1896

In the meantime Tom was having a similar struggle with Harney and Husty.

The Rover Boys In The Mountains Or, A Hunt for Fun and Fortune Edward Stratemeyer 1896

He raved and said all sorts of uncomplimentary things, and Husty and Harney joined in, until John Barrow told all of them to shut up or he would have the law on them.

The Rover Boys In The Mountains Or, A Hunt for Fun and Fortune Edward Stratemeyer 1896

"We are after thet treasure," came from Harney, and it was plain to see that he and Husty had been drinking heavily.

The Rover Boys In The Mountains Or, A Hunt for Fun and Fortune Edward Stratemeyer 1896

"But I know you -- leas'wise I know of you," went on Husty, with a frown.

The Rover Boys In The Mountains Or, A Hunt for Fun and Fortune Edward Stratemeyer 1896

The three around the camp-fire looked up in surprise, and were even more surprised when Husty waved his hand for them to come to him.

The Rover Boys In The Mountains Or, A Hunt for Fun and Fortune Edward Stratemeyer 1896

Curious as it may seem, none of the Baxter party had given a thought to the sled which Sam and Tom had had with them, and this had been left under the bushes at the spot where Husty had discovered the Rovers.

The Rover Boys In The Mountains Or, A Hunt for Fun and Fortune Edward Stratemeyer 1896

Husty, providing that individual was anywhere around, which was probable.

The Rover Boys In The Mountains Or, A Hunt for Fun and Fortune Edward Stratemeyer 1896