"Of course, you do not know who they are?"
"Yes, I do. It is George Baker and his friends."
A chorus of exclamations greeted this announcement.
"They have come over here to find us. I think we will play our second trick on them to-night. It won't do to wait until to-morrow. We will get caught if we do."
"Those boys certainly are persistent. They must suspect that we are in hiding somewhere hereabouts."
"Yes. I wanted them to think so. I did not wish them to believe we had been drowned and have the entire lakeside out looking for us. That wouldn't be fun. It is more fun to tease and tantalize them."
"Maybe they've got an oven tho Buthter can make her cuthtard," suggested Tommy Thompson.
"Please do be quiet, Tommy. We want to hear about the Tramp Club and what we are to do to outwit them," said Miss Elting. "Did they bring their tent with them, Harriet?"
"Yes. At least they have a small tent. I don't believe they have moved their permanent camp, but they are here in force, that is certain. Now, I'll tell you about the surprise I propose to give them."
Harriet explained briefly. At first the girls were not in favor of it, but after she had gone into further details they grew enthusiastic.