“That is all I’ve been waiting for—an invitation,” replied the doctor.
“We can’t tuck you in anywhere. You’ll have to win a coup for sleeping out under the stars,” laughed Zan.
“Don’t worry, friends! Doctor is only teasing. He has to be back in the city at nine to-night to meet a physician and consult over a case,” explained Mrs. Baker.
“Then we’d better make the most of the time left us,” urged the doctor, jumping up ready for anything proposed.
“Shall we dance?” asked Nita.
“Oh, be considerate! Remember I enjoyed the chowder more than was reasonable and I am not in a mood to play Na-na Bo-jou!” warned the doctor.
Everyone laughed again at that, for Na-na Bo-jou is one of the most active of all energetic dances performed by Woodcrafters.
“Why not sit quietly about the fire and hear a story?” suggested Mrs. Baker.
“Let Mrs. Remington tell it—she is a regular bookful of legends and Indian lore,” quickly added the Guide.
The idea was heartily endorsed by the others and Mrs. Remington began: