After luncheon gather all the boxes and paper and burn them in the camp-fire, being careful not to put too much on the fire at a time and waiting until one portion is burned before adding more. The paper should be rolled in small, tight balls to prevent a possible breeze from wafting it in the air.
All can join in feeding the fire and enjoy
The Game
which accompanies it. When each one has secured his contribution of box or paper, all must stand around the fire and in turn cast the fuel on the flames. The first to do so begins telling any kind of an original tale which imagination may suggest, such as,
"The Prince, arrayed in gorgeous and rich apparel, was about to enter his crystal palace when——"
There he stops, because the rules of the game do not allow one person to speak longer than his paper burns, but until it is consumed he must not cease talking. The next in turn drops her paper on the flame and continuing the story, says,
"he was startled by a peculiar noise from the grove near by. Rushing to discover the cause, he saw something dark moving among the trees, it turned and slowly approached——"
Her paper having completely burned, the third player takes up the plot, and tossing his box on the glowing coals, says,
"Nearer and nearer the something came, when, lo! it proved to be a baby bear walking erect and carrying in his paws——"
So it goes on, and everyone adding a little, the story grows. Each player being at liberty to turn the romance to suit his mind, the story is apt to assume sudden and comical changes, giving it a peculiar charm both to those who take part and to those who listen.