“Maybe it hurts at first, but I’m going to get that bag!” declared Jane, plunging in and trying to open her eyes while swimming under the water.
Others dared the test also, and soon all were sputtering or laughing at their trials and failures. Finally, however, each one could brag of being able to keep eyes open if but for a few seconds while swimming under water.
As they climbed the cliff again, Miss Miller said: “I think it is as important to know how to swim under water with your eyes open to see what you are meeting, as it is to keep your eyes open when crossing a thoroughfare.”
“Ha! Discovered in the act!” laughed Zan, pointing an accusing finger at the Guide.
Miss Miller laughed also and nodded.
“What?” questioned May.
“She did that stunt on purpose to make us keen to learn the trick,” hastily explained Jane, who saw the nod and guessed rightly.
That evening while sitting about the camp-fire Miss Miller suggested a Hallow E’en treat for Zan’s birthday. She spoke of many ways Woodcrafters could celebrate, providing the weather was fair for a weekend camp in the woods.
Then Elena made a suggestion. “I am going to design and make a Woodcraft article to give our Chief for a birthday gift.”
“I think that’s great! I’ll do one, too,” added Jane.