Then there followed a long-drawn "Hoo-e-e-e!"
that she knew was meant for her.
"Harri--et!" It was Margery who was calling. Harriet groaned under her
breath. Were her companions to persist, were they to get an idea that
she had strayed from the camp, her quest would come to a sudden end, for
the guide and his charges would soon be piling over the rocks, searching
and shouting for her.
It was Miss Elting, however, who, quick to understand, quieted Margery
Brown.
"Harriet will return presently," said the guardian. "Please go on with
your story, Mr. Grubb."
Janus continued. The next moment Harriet Burrell was forgotten by her
companions once more, for which forgetfulness the girl out there in the
bushes was duly thankful. The movement in the bushes, which had abruptly
ceased, following the call, had not been resumed. This worried her
somewhat. If the person out there were in the least a woodsman, he would
know that some one of the party was out of the camp and would be on his
guard. This might defeat the plan she had in mind. But there was only
one thing to do, that was to remain in her present hiding place, keeping
prudent silence and awaiting results.
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