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`` I have a name for each one of them , '' he went on , somewhat proudly . `` Maybe I 'll -- I 'll look at them-but I wo n't want to touch them , '' answered Ruth . A few minutes later the strange Rattlesnake Man took his departure . Fred Hatfield and the girls were all packed upon the sleds and drawn over the snow to the camp , where the rescued and rescuers arrived in safety before noon . But the girls had been through such an experience , and were so exhausted , that as soon as dinner was over they were commanded to go to bed , while one of the men started to town for a doctor to attend young Hatfield . `` And be sure and take this letter to the sheriff , '' said Mr. Cameron . `` This foolish boy 's brother must be released from jail at once .