"
"If it doesn't do away with us at the same time," said Amy so ruefully
that they had to laugh at her.
"Well, what do you say?" asked Mollie, looking around the circle of
thoughtful faces-- her glance a dare.
For a moment it looked as if they all might refuse to go, but then
their sporting blood came to the fore and they decided for the
adventure.
But when they told Mrs. Irving about their project and begged her to
say yes to it, she looked very doubtful and only consented at last on
the proviso that she was to go with them. This they were only too glad
to have, and a few minutes later the lodge hummed with excitement and
preparation once more. To the Outdoor Girls, active and fun-loving by
nature, to be quiet for a few days was nothing short of torture. So
now, even though there was still more than a little fear of the
"Thing" in their hearts, they found relief in the promise of
adventure.
They put up some sandwiches and fruit in a basket in case they were
not able to get home by noon. Then they locked the door of the little
lodge and started down the steps.
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