It was "Old Teddy Bear," the hermit, who told Mom the story of the mountain's treasure. Now Mom would pass the story along to Bill.

"It's over that ridge," Mom told Bill. "We'll have to camp overnight." "We better check our supplies, Bill. We wouldn't want to forget anything," said Mom. Bill's friends, Robert, Connor, and Sue Fen, were there to help load the van. Everyone was very curious about the treasure. There was so much camping gear that Bill, Robert, Connor, and Sue Fen, had to get behind Mom and push to make it all fit. Finally, the van was packed. Everyone squeezed in, and off they went. The adventure had begun!and feel the cool water on a hot day.