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were flying so thick and so fast, from both sides, that it looked like a snow storm of enormous flakes shooting in all directions. The boys carrying balls to supply the invaders were kept busy, but before long it was noticed that there were fewer coming from inside the fort. "They've used up all they have," shouted Toad. "Let's get closer." "Close in," cried Captain Reddy, "and aim well!" In another minute you could plainly tell that each of the enemy, after throwing one snowball, had to stop long enough to make another one and this was the time for which Captain Reddy had been waiting. "Charge the walls!" he ordered, and with wild cries the boys dashed forward. Up over the walls they went and once inside the victory was easily won for the boys inside the fort were empty handed and couldn't defend themselves. "We win, we win!" exclaimed Toad, throwing his hat into the air. "Three cheers for Captain Reddy!" "Hurrah!" shouted all the boys. CHAPTER IV CHUCK'S RUDE AWAKENING The day before Christmas dawned bright and cold. Mother Brown, who had been up early, made some wonderful Christmas pies and a pudding before Toad and Chuck were awake. It was eight o'clock before Toad opened one eye. "What's the use of getting up," he thought, "I'm so warm and comfortable here in bed. My, but something smells awfully good. Wonder if it's breakfast." Suddenly he sat up straight in bed. "Look at that lazy thing," he declared. "Bet he'd sleep until noon if I'd let him, and with all we have to do to-day." Chuck continued to snore peacefully. "But I won't--I'll have some fun," thought Toad, as quietly, with as little noise as possible, he crept from his bed to the basin in one corner of the room. It took him only a few seconds to wet a large sponge with cold water, then, creeping very carefully back to the foot of Chuck's bed, he took careful aim. The sponge flew through the air true to its mark and landed "kersplash" on Chuck's tousled brown head. "W-w-w-what's the matter?" spluttered Chuck, sitting up and blinking his eyes. Then, as he felt the water trickling down his cheeks and caught sight of Toad, doubled up with laughter, he jumped out of bed and, running across the room, he pushed Toad flat on his back on the bed and sat upon his chest. "Let me up," pleaded Toad. "I couldn't help it, you looked so sweet." "What'll you give me if I do?" laughed Chuck. "You've got to pay for t
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