Returning to the party a brief conference was held, at which they
decided to proceed and make the "Slide" if possible before dark. There
was no possibility of getting beyond that, but on the following day it
would be necessary to make all haste, for the provisions would not hold
out for more than another day, and even then they would have to go on
short rations for the last two meals. It was a used-up party that
started for the "Slide" that afternoon. Had they but known it, they
were destined to be still more weary before they retired that night.
The excitement of the day was not by any means ended. Dusk was upon
them before they came out on more level ground and headed for the site
chosen for their camp.
CHAPTER XVI
"SUCH A LOVELY SLIDE"
"I believe I am tired out," declared Harriet laughingly. She sat down,
then straightened and lay at full length on the ground.
"Thank goodness for a level spot on which to lay one's weary bones!"
sighed Margery, stretching herself beside Harriet. There was moss over
the rocks and it felt soft and restful to their aching bodies.
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