CONTENTS

I[The Torch Bearer’s Desire]
II[The “Great Favor”]
III[All for the Sake of Ruth]
IV[A Heart to Heart Talk]
V[Three Letters]
VI[A Sudden Change of Programme]
VII[An Offended Eavesdropper]
VIII[Blanche Lives up to Her Reputation]
IX[An Energetic Invalid]
X[A Hurried Homeward Hike]
XI[The Revolt of Ruth]
XII[The Promise]
XIII[The Arrival of Blue Wolf]
XIV[The Start]
XV[Blue Wolf Distinguishes Himself]
XVI[A Discouraged Torch Bearer]
XVII[Ruth Delivers Her Ultimatum]
XVIII[A Disgruntled Explorer]
XIX[A Pair of Innocent Mischief-Makers]
XX[Caught in the Dark]
XXI[A Night of Suspense]
XXII[“United We Flourish”]

The Camp Fire Girls at Driftwood Heights

CHAPTER I

THE TORCH BEARER’S DESIRE

“That light which has been given to me,

I desire to pass undimmed to others,”

recited Ruth Garnier in clear, purposeful tones.