All his interest in target-shooting had ended.

"He will know what is best to do." "We'll leave the target where it is," said Roger.

"Then we can explain just how the thing occurred." With downcast heart Dave left the field and approached the mansion, and his chums went with him.

Just as they reached the piazza, the door opened and Laura came out, accompanied by Jessie Wadsworth.
"Oh, are you coming back ?" asked Laura.

"We were just going to join you." "Maybe you've killed the bear!" cried Jessie, with a mischievous twinkle in her eyes.