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A merry laugh greeted the words of Janus Grubb. The girls agreed that
they _did_ need it. Their clothing was not in very good condition,
either, but nothing could be done with the garments until they reached
a spot where they could change them for fresh apparel. The girls ran
out laughing, and a moment later were heard splashing in the rain
barrel. They came in with dripping faces to get their towels, then,
running out again, rubbed their faces until their cheeks glowed
underneath their tan. Tommy's freckles were now more pronounced than
ever, but her usually pale face wore a healthy look and her eyes were
bright and sparkling.
Supper was late that evening, nor was it a heavy supper when at last
they sat down on the benches in the "Shelter" with their cups and their
corn cakes beside them, but they were as happy a party of girls as if
sitting at a table laden with good things and sparkling with cut glass
and silver. There were health and good-fellowship here; and there also
was the pride of achievement, for these young girls had accomplished a
great deal during the time they had been living their out-of-door life.
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