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"It's too bad he got loose," said Dave, innocently. "He has created quite a disturbance."

"I don't want any more trouble with a snapping turtle," said Buster, with a wink at Dave. "They are too lively for me."

And then the supper was brought to a conclusion and the Oak Hall boys started for home. It was not until some days later that a few of the chosen ones learned how it was that the snapping turtle had gained its liberty. They kept the secret, and had many a hearty laugh over it.