The Meadow-Brook Girls Under Canvas; Or, Fun and Frolic in the Summer Camp

gston, a sweet-faced, motherly w

e or less disheveled. Tommy's blonde hair had fallen about her shoulders in tangled locks; Margery had burst most of the buttons off her blouse when she fell over Jasper; Harriet's blue gingham frock had bee

ed Miss Elting. "But we overc

the difficultieth, it wath mythelf. And, Mithith Livingthton, Har

g, who then went on to explain what had occurred on their journey

rd the story of their experiences. "But you surely did show pluck. That is

tell that to Buthter.

d speak of any of her companions. However, I will forgive you

eon on the way out,"

warn, you it will be a luncheon of such as we can put our

n their way to the cook tent located well dow

iss Burrell," said the Chief Guardian. "You will be in

g lengthways of the tent. Everything was bright

ne an appetite," laughed Miss Elti

t and coffee can beside it on the second shelf to the right. I think there is still fire in the stove. I had it kept up u

the coffee-pot and in a short time had the coffee boiling. Hazel took the food fro

ions. "That is as it should be with a Camp Girl. I am afraid it will be useless to suggest that you eat as l

he little girl with an amused smile. She already knew Tommy better than Tommy even knew herself. To take their attention

on. Each of you will have attained your first rank. You will be known as Wood Gatherers and the emblem of your rank will

eir trunks. We were obliged t

vingsto

-provided he has found his horse by th

gather wood?" q

for the entire camp. They are divided into squads. All this is arranged by themselves. Those who are doing the work for the d

I couldn't do that

explained to you to-morrow. But I am quite sure the Meadow-

n," Harriet assured her with eyes fix

r girls in a tent now when we have so many of them with us, later on two girls may arrange to occupy one tent if they desire to do so, though the request is seldom made. Breakfast will begin at seven o'clock. We like to have a

ed," cried

a clothe corporation, at

lawyer," explained Mi

Chief Guardian. "Now if you have finished eating I will show you to y

for Harriet. The other girls' clothes were in somewhat better condition, a

the two girls were to occupy. The other occupant of this tent did not wake up. Hers wa

air of bright eyes peering at them from above the blankets. The eyes clos

ssed the little scene. Harriet wanted to laugh, but instead her face wore a grave expression as she listened to Mrs. Livingston explaining

hang their clothes. A curtain covered this locker or clothes press. There was one washstand for each pair of girls. They provided their own towels. In

ned in the tent with Harriet and Tommy, until they had prepared for bed and fina

th her, leaving the interior of the place in darkness. For a few moments the t

it!" aske

afr

id of

thpooky in here. Thay,

whisper so loudly. You will awake

e over in

y, do go to sleep. I can

r several minutes, then Tommy

, Har

" begged Harriet. "

afr

to fear. What ar

art

art of the country. I'm asham

too dark," retorted Grace. "What

grew heavy. They drooped and drooped, finally closing over her eyes altogether. But she had no more than dropped into a doze when s

s grew wide

nswer to the appeal. Then a most terrifying thing occurred. A low, deep growl sounded right at the