" Evidently the collie enjoyed the
bath as much as did the boys.
They remained in the water for the best part of an hour, racing,
diving and doing various "stunts." When they came out Snap declared
it was the best swim he had ever had.
"It's a pity we won't be able to swim in the mountains," said Giant.
"Well, we can't expect to have everything," returned the doctor's son.
Having dried off and dressed, the boys returned to camp and spent
the rest of the afternoon in getting ready to move early in the
morning. It was decided to hide the boat in the bushes and leave
a portion of their outfit in the craft, tied down under the tarpaulin.
They would carry with them all the things needed for several days,
so that a second trip would not be necessary until they felt like
taking it.
"I'll carry a share," said Tommy. "I'm feeling stronger than I was."
"We'll give you a small load," answered the doctor's son.
They retired early and were up at sunrise. Tommy renewed the camp
fire, and they had a meal of fish and wheatcakes, with coffee. Then
the tent was taken down and packed along with the other things.
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