All felt like "letting out," as Andy expressed it, and they covered over a mile almost before they knew it.
"The ice is getting pretty rotten," said Jack, as his skate cut in so deeply that he would have fallen had not his chums supported him.
"Yes, a day or two more and skating will be at an end," answered Andy.
"Jack, are you going in for baseball this spring ?" questioned Pepper.
"No, I am going in for nothing but study towards the end of the term." "Well, I guess I'll have to do the same--if I want to graduate," answered Pepper, and he heaved a deep sigh as he thought of all the fun he would have to miss.
The three cadets skated on until they came to a spot where the shore made a sharp turn.

On the point of land were a number of trees and bushes, so they could not see what was beyond.
"Listen!" cried Andy.

"Somebody is calling!" "Help! help!" came the cry.

"Help!" "Somebody must have broken in!" exclaimed Jack.

"Come on, maybe we can save him!" He broke away and led around the point of land.