Here we were marooned for some time, until Hannah spied us and rowed out to us. It was finally necessary to secure three horses and a long rope to retrieve the car, and it was some days in drying out.
But aside from these minor matters, things went very well. Mr. Ostermaier, who was not to search, took charge of the hunt from our end and reported numerous entrants from among the summer colony, and to each entrant the following was issued:
1. The cars of the treasure hunters will meet at the Rectory on Saturday evening at eight o’clock.
2. Each hunter will receive a password or sentence, and a sealed envelope containing the first clew.
3. This clew found, another password and fresh sealed envelope will be discovered. And so on.
4. There are six clews.
5. Participants are requested to use care in driving about the country, as the local police force has given notice that it will be stationed at various points to prevent reckless driving.
6. After the treasure is discovered, the hunt will please meet at the Rectory, where light refreshments will be served. It is requested that if possible the search be over before midnight in order not to infringe on the Sabbath day.
In view of the fact that certain persons, especially Mrs. Cummings—who should be the last to complain—have accused Tish of certain unethical acts during that terrible night, I wish to call attention to certain facts:
(a) We obeyed the above rules to the letter, save possibly Number Five.