“First of all, may I ask a question?” began Miss Gordon. “Are all your trees correctly marked with scientific names?”
“Why, yes. The job was done early this spring by Phillip Mallet, the naturalist.”
“Several trees on Trail 3 seem to be improperly identified. Either that or I am hopelessly confused.”
“I’ve not been over the trail within the last three days,” Mr. Karwhite replied. “I’ll check the matter as soon as I can.”
The matter of the trees disposed of, the Brownie leader next asked the superintendent if many persons had visited the park that morning.
“Not many,” he informed. “A few boys came through right after breakfast. They didn’t stay long.”
“No one else?”
“Two or three cars drove through.”
“No one in the last hour or so?”
“Not that I’ve noticed,” Mr. Karwhite answered. “However, there is another gateway at the far end of the park. Anything wrong?”