It would not be wise to eat
a heavy meal now, with the work of the afternoon before them. In the
meantime Mr. Grubb assorted their belongings into neat packs. They
were bacon, rice and flour, coffee and a little corn meal, together
with seasonings and butter, with a small bag of sugar and a can of
condensed milk. One tin plate apiece and "one to grow on," a spoon, a
knife and a fork for each member of the party, one frying-pan, a coffee
pot and a tin cup apiece, made up the bulk of their equipment. In
addition to this a belt-hatchet was worn by each member of the party,
the guide carrying long, slender but strong ropes that would be needed
if difficult climbs were attempted. Janus ceased his labors long
enough to drink a cup of coffee and eat some biscuit. He told the
girls to leave out enough bacon for the entire party for two meals,
figuring for three thin slices apiece to the meal. Margery demurred at
being limited to three thin slices of bacon. She declared she should
perish of hunger.
After luncheon the girls repaired to the hut to make ready for their
climb.
"Now, girls," began Miss Elting, "before starting I wish to caution you
that you must obey the guide.
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