“It is too bad that Miss McCarthy started out. She may spend a good part of the evening searching for you, not knowing that you have reached camp,” said the captain.
“She will know,” replied Harriet. “Jane will be back here soon.”
“How will she know?” frowned Davy.
“Oh, they have a wireless telegraph system, you know,” chuckled Sam.
“Yes, that is it! How did you guess it?” smiled Harriet.
“Don’t forget Tommy,” reminded Miss Elting.
Harriet flushed. She had indeed, forgotten all about the little lisping girl who was hiding in the bushes. Harriet hurried into the tent.
“That’s right. You are one girl short,” exclaimed George, suddenly discovering the absence of Miss Thompson. “Did she fall by the wayside? Was the pace too swift for her?”
“Young man, you talk too much,” objected Margery indignantly.