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In great haste they selected some saplings and cut them down for
tent poles and pegs. Then they got out the canvas and put it up,
driving in the pegs that held it as deeply as possible. The tent
was erected on some sloping ground, and behind it they cut a V in
the soil, so that the water might run off on either side instead
of across the flooring of the shelter. Then they cut some
brushwood for couches and hauled it inside.
"Here comes the storm!" cried Snap presently, and scarcely had he
spoken when there came a rush of wind, followed by some big drops
of rain. Then came more wind, swaying the tent violently and
causing the sides to bulge out like a balloon. A torrent of
water followed, and all of the boys were glad enough to crawl under
the tent and tie the opening in front tight shut behind them.
CHAPTER XV
IN THE MOUNTAINS AT LAST
The boys and even the dog put in a thoroughly uncomfortable night.
It thundered and lightened for two hours, and for the larger
portion of the time the downpour was so heavy that it was impossible
for the V-shaped trench behind the tent to carry it off.
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