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CHAPTER XVI
"WHO TOOK THE PIE?"
The shortest way to go to the Trimble farm was to row across the lake in the boat, and then to walk a little distance through the wood. Mr. Brown, with Bunny and Sue, started, with Bunker Blue at the oars, dipping them in the water, pulling hard on them, and lifting them out for another dip.
"Don't row too hard. Bunker," said Mr. Brown. "It is a hot day, and I don't want you to get tired out. Besides, we are in no hurry, so take it easy."
At the last minute. Splash, the dog, had run down the hill to the lake, and climbed into the boat. He did not want to be left behind.
"May we take him, Daddy?" asked Bunny.
"Oh, yes. Let him come along. He's a good dog, and maybe he can help us find Tom."
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