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a flooring, they gathered some leaves, and over this spread a
rubber blanket when it came time to go to bed.
It was very homelike and cheerful, gathering around the campfire,
and all of the boys took a hand at preparing the supper which
consisted of fried fish, baked potatoes, sandwiches, cake and
coffee. They took their time over the meal, and did not finish
until after eight o'clock. Then they sat around for an hour discussing
their plans and telling stories.
"Now, the question comes up, do we stand guard at night?" asked Snap.
"Oh, let us all go to bed," answered Whopper. "I don't believe
any cannibals are coming to carry us off---or an elephant, either."
"What about a wildcat or a bear?" asked Shep.
"Well, if you are afraid you can stay awake," answered Whopper.
There was a moment of silence and then, close at hand, a hoot-owl
let out an unexpected and exceedingly weird call. Whopper gave
a jump and so did Shep, and then all of the young hunters laughed.
"I am willing to let the guard slide if the others are willing,
too," said Snap; and so it was decided.
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