Couldn't expect a fellow to go to school when he had to run into bears on the trail.

What was an old bear doing near the ranch, anyhow?
Didn't seem right.

When Monty had toned down his headlong trip away from that bear, or thought he was at a safe distance, Whitey found himself near the river, and idly turned Monty toward its banks.

Might as well take a little ride.

Fellow didn't learn much at that school, anyway.