"
Hazel, Jane and Margery spread a blanket on the ground, while Tommy sat
on a rail fence, offering expert advice but declining to assist in the
preparations.
It was a merry meal. Even Janus was forced to smile now and then, the
driver making no effort to conceal his amusement over the bright
sallies of the Meadow-Brook Girls.
"Come! We must be going, unless you want to camp beside the road
to-night," urged the guide. The girls had finished their luncheon and
were strolling about the field.
"Why, we haven't thettled our dinner yet," complained Tommy.
"You'll have it well settled in less than an hour. The road from here
on is rough," returned Janus. "You'll be wanting another meal before
the sun is three hours from the hills."
"We want to pick some wild flowers," called Margery.
"Girls, don't delay us! The driver wishes to get back home to-night
and we must reach the camping place in which Mr. Grubb has planned for
us to spend the night," warned the guardian.
"Yes, we've got to hike right along," agreed Janus. "Hook up those
nags and be on the way, Jim," he added, speaking to the driver.
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