By this time Fido had passed into the brule a little way, and could not be seen from the house.

It was an anxious moment for Hughie.

He made a sudden desperate resolve.

He must secure Fido now, or else give up the chance of getting on the trail of the bear.

So he left his place of hiding, and bending low, ran swiftly forward until Fido caught sight of him, and hearing his voice, came to him, barking loudly and making every demonstration of excitement and joy.