"A good idea, and I'll do everything I can to help out," laughed the leader.
The command was ordered to fall in, so as to present an orderly appearance in the picture that was to be taken from the rear.
"We don't want to look like a bunch of hoboes trailing along," declared Jud.
"And every fellow quit limping, or you'll just spoil the whole business," pleaded the one who was delegated to use the camera, he being the best expert the troop boasted in this line, and winner in the competition of the preceding Autumn.
The picture taken, they once more broke ranks, and pushed forward.
At five o'clock they found themselves at what seemed to be the base of the high and forbidding mountain over which the road wound.
"Oh! please say Alabama, here we rest!" called one of the limping pilgrims.
Paul had been closely observing the ground, and as if in reply he made a gesture that Bobolink readily understood. Immediately the bugle sounded, and a cheer broke forth, since every member of the troop felt more or less jaded with the long day's walk, and ready to call it off.
Immediately a scene of bustle ensued. The wagon was emptied of its load, and tents confiscated by the various patrols. Good-natured disputes and chaffing accompanied each tent raising; but the boys had by this time become more