The girls declared they would not go at all unless Harriet went with them.
"That matter already has been settled," replied Miss Elting. "I am the one who will remain aboard the 'Red Rover.' Harriet, you will chaperon the girls on the motor boat ride. That will settle the objections, and you will be every bit as good a chaperon as myself."
The arrangement did not wholly satisfy the Meadow-Brook Girls. All were very fond of their guardian, and they wished her to have a part in all their enjoyments. They had not fully decided upon going when they retired.
"I wonder if those boys are planning anything for to-night?" mused Miss Elting, a moment after turning out the lights.
"Yes," answered Harriet confidently, as if she had been consulted.
"What?" demanded a chorus of voices.
"They are planning to go to bed. I saw them fixing the fire, just before I got into bed."
"Oh, fudge!" groaned Margery.
"Thave me!" wailed Tommy.
Jane suggested that Harriet ought to have a ducking, then one by one the girls dropped off to sleep.