158 THE FRETFUL PORCUPINE. 



Mr. Godkin decided to wait several hours before hunting out the boa-constrictor, 

 which might have changed its quarters since he saw it. The sun beat down with 

 such power that all were glad to seek the shade within reach. 



The cousins had just crawled beneath one of the wagons, when Diedrick 

 approached, and, with a significant expression, beckoned them to follow him. 



" I wonder what's up now," said Bob, with a laugh. 



" I've no idea, but it's something worth seeing, or he wouldn't have invited ui 

 to follow him." The youths lost no time in joining him. 



THE TREB PORCUPINE. 



"What is it?" asked Bob. 



" Me show something," was the vague reply. 



'We don't doubt that, but we want to know what it is." 



" Come wid me ; soon see." 



" All right; go ahead." 



The Hottentot led the way around the large inclosurc, and toward the stream 

 of which I have spoken so many times. He did not continue to the water, nor 

 indeed to the tall weeds that lined the banks, but, following the course of the 

 river a little way, and at a considerable distance from it, he pauseu and pointed to 

 the ground. 



