The Outdoor Chums at Cabin Point

Outdoor Chums at Cabin Point, by Quincy Allen

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Title: The Outdoor Chums at Cabin Point or The Golden Cup Mystery
Author: Quincy Allen
Release Date: November 9, 2006 [EBook #19743]
Language: English
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THE OUTDOOR CHUMS
AT CABIN POINT
OR
The Golden Cup Mystery

BY
CAPTAIN QUINCY ALLEN
AUTHOR OF "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS," "THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE BIG WOODS," ETC.

The GOLDSMITH Publishing Co. CLEVELAND OHIO

COPYRIGHT, 1916, BY GROSSET & DUNLAP
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER
I
ON THE WAY TO CAMP
II A COOL CUSTOMER
III TAKING POSSESSION
IV AS BUSY AS BEAVERS
V A CALL FOR HELP
VI THE HOME OF THE OSPREY
VII THE CHAINED DOOR
VIII WHEN THE FLASHLIGHT TRAP WORKED
IX THE FORAGING PARTY
X TRESPASSERS
XI IN THE BIG TIMBER
XII CAUGHT IN THE STORM
XIII TAKING A BEE-LINE FOR CAMP
XIV THE RETURN OF THE VOYAGERS
XV DAYS OF REAL SPORT
XVI SHOWING BLUFF AND JERRY
XVII THE WARNING
XVIII THE ACCUSATION
XIX REPAYING HIS DEBT
XX GROPING IN THE DARK
XXI AN UNEXPECTED APPEAL
XXII FIRST AID TO THE INJURED
XXIII A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW
XXIV THE MYSTERY SOLVED
XXV CONCLUSION
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THE OUTDOOR CHUMS AT CABIN POINT
CHAPTER I
ON THE WAY TO CAMP
"We're going into the woods light this time, it seems, boys."
"Remember, Bluff, we sent along most of our stuff, such as blankets and grub, as also the cooking outfit, in charge of old Anthony, the stage driver."
"That's a fact, Will, and he was to leave it at the abandoned mine shaft, from which point we expect to make pack horses of ourselves."
"True for you, Jerry! And unless Frank here has made a mistake in his reckoning we're due to reach that hole in the ground before another hour."
"How about that, Frank?"
"We'll fetch up there in less time than that I reckon, fellows. To tell you the truth, it can't be more than a mile away from here."
"Bully for that! And after we get over the peak of this rocky ridge we ought to be on the down-grade most of the way."
When Jerry Wallington gave expression to his gratitude after this fashion, two of his companions waved their hats as though he voiced their sentiments. One of these boys was Will Milton, and while he did not seem to be quite as vigorous as his chums, still his active life during the last two years had done much to build up his strength. As for Bluff Masters, any one could see from his looks that he had a constitution of iron, while his face told of determination bordering on obstinacy. The fourth member of the little party tramping along this road leading over the ridge was Frank Langdon. He was a boy of many parts, able to take the lead in most matters, and looked up to by his comrades.
All of them lived in the town of Centerville, where, on account of their love for the open and for camp life, they had become known as the "Outdoor Chums." Fortune had indeed been kind to these four boys, and allowed them to enjoy opportunities for real sport that come the way of few lads.
They had first called themselves the "Rod, Gun and Camera Club," because their activities in the woods partook of the nature of these several branches of sport. Will was an ardent photographer, and his work had received high praise. Indeed, it was only recently that he had captured a cash prize offered by a prominent newspaper for the best collection of flashlight pictures of wild animals in their native haunts.
This had been accomplished only after the most persistent and laborious efforts. It was carried out during a delightful trip, taken by the boys to the Maine country, where they met with some exceedingly interesting adventures, all of which were set down in the seventh volume of this series, under the title of "The Outdoor Chums in the Big Woods; Or, The Rival Hunters of Lumber Run."
Those readers who have followed the fortunes of Frank and his three wide-awake comrades in previous stories have of course come to look on them as old friends, and need no further introduction. As there may be some, however, who are now making their acquaintance for the first time it may be well to mention a few things connected with their past, as well as to explain why they were now bound for a new camping ground in a region they had never before visited.
Naturally, they knew every foot of country for many miles around Centerville.