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`` No other bear is likely to come along the trail this fellow made . One of you boys had best tote it back home . I may need it again this winter if the season stays open and the bears come out to look around , like they do mild winters . '' It was well on toward noon when they arrived once more at the cabin , each one being pretty well loaded down . They concluded to have a bite to eat before attempting anything further . But the cooking of the bear meat would have to be deferred until later in the day , as it would take too much time . Feeling refreshed after their meal , the boys announced themselves ready to undertake any further business .