"Well, I swum!" observed the guide, "you've taught me something. Say,
what do you young women need of a guide? You know more about camping
than any guide in the state."
"Oh, we have plenty to learn," answered Harriet brightly, busying
herself in placing the blankets in the tent, Jane, in the meantime,
being engaged in fitting the flap to the opening. The other girls were
standing about, sleepily rubbing their eyes, for it was now midnight,
and they were weary both from the physical exertions of the day and
night, as well as because of the many hours that had elapsed since they
left their beds shortly after daylight.
"Is there anything more we can do for you?" risked Janus, with added
respect.
"Nothing more, thank you," returned Miss Elting. "You two had better
turn in now. Good-night."
Janus fixed the fire, then walked briskly away. In their tent the
girls had begun undressing before this. Fortunately their kimonos had
not been soaked, and after being warmed at the fire by Harriet the
loose gowns felt decidedly comfortable. No time was lost in rolling in
their blankets, which had been spread on the ground.
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