"As if there weren't finer ones here than any in New York!" murmured Alice.
"Everyone to their notion, my dear," remarked Miss Pennington, in a pert manner.
The last days at Elk Lodge were ones of delight. For the weather was good, and there was plenty of snow, which made fine coasting. There was also skating, with a number of straw rides.
The members of the picture company gave themselves up to pleasure, and Russ put away his cameras and joined in the fun with the others.
"I don't care what happens now!" he cried. "I don't have to film it."
Paul and Russ, with the two girls, paid another visit to the vicinity of the two cabins. There was a deserted look about the larger one, and a cautious examination revealed the fact that the occupants had gone.
"I suppose he has returned to New York to prosecute his suit against the street car company," said Ruth.
"And also his one against daddy," added Alice.
Three days later the moving picture company returned to New York.
"And what are the next plans—I mean what sort of pictures are you going to make next?" asked Mr. DeVere of Mr. Pertell.