“Keep well behind me, Judy,” Miss Ward directed as they drew near the trees. “I doubt that there is any serious cause for alarm, but it’s wise to proceed cautiously.”
Having decided upon a bold approach, the pair moved directly toward the white object.
When they were within a few yards of it, Miss Ward switched on the flashlight. She directed the beam squarely upon the fluttering “ghost.”
“Why, it looks like a bed sheet!” Judy exclaimed, and burst into relieved laughter.
“A sheet attached to a bush!” added Miss Ward. “Let’s find out about this.”
She held the light while Judy removed the sheet from the foliage. To prevent it from blowing away, two ends had been tied to the branches with cord.
“This ‘ghost’ was put here purposely!” Judy declared. “By whom, I wonder?”
“Any marking on the linen?”
Judy inspected the sheet under the light. “Here are some initials stamped on the edge!” she exclaimed. “‘P.C.C.’”
“Pine Cone Camp!”