"But I do, and I don't want to break my neck. I guess I'll stay awake all night, but I'll lie down."
As Beth spoke, she lay back on some inviting looking branches. Their appearance, however, proved deceitful. They were not as strong as they looked, and she came very near having the tumble that she dreaded. Luckily, however, she caught on to a strong branch, and with Julia's assistance was soon in comparative safety.
"I guess I'd better sit up all the time."
"I reckon you'll do nothing of the sort. I'll tell you what: You may have my bedroom, and I'll find another higher up."
Although Beth was still trembling from the narrowness of her escape, she did not wish to take advantage of Julia's generosity, but the latter insisted.
Thus persuaded, Beth, cautiously this time, tried reclining on the branches. She found that they really made a delightful bed.
"It is beautiful, Julia. Why, I don't believe I should be afraid to sleep here. These limbs would keep me from falling."
"And here is another bed just as good. You see I'm right across the hall from you. I didn't have to go to the next floor as I feared at first. It's nicer being near each other, isn't it, Beth?"
"Yes, much nicer, but wouldn't you rather have this room, Julia? It is so lovely."
"No, it isn't. Mine is best. I can look way up to the sky."