Livingston and the guardians appeared soon thereafter, then after
pleasant greetings the Camp Girls moved into the cook tent, taking their
places behind their chairs, where they awaited the command of "seats."
Mrs. Livingston gazed up and down the rows of tanned faces, at the many
pairs of bright, sparkling eyes.
"Where is Miss McCarthy? Is she aware that dinner is about to be served?"
asked the Chief Guardian.
"Yes, Mrs. Livingston," replied Harriet. "She went to her tent to make
herself presentable. I think she will be here in a moment. It has been at
least half an hour since I left her."
"We will be seated. Under the circumstances no discredits for tardiness
will be imposed. Seats!"
Instead of proceeding at once with the serving of the meal a few moments
were occupied in chatting, in which guardians and Chief Guardian took an
animated part. Finally, it was decided to go on with the meal. Before
doing so, Mrs. Livingston requested a girl to go to Jane's tent to bring
her. Then Mrs. Livingston bowed her head to say grace.
Her words were interrupted by a lively chatter outside the tent and a loud
laugh. She continued to say grace, but just as she was pronouncing the
concluding words, Crazy Jane tripped into the tent. The girl paused at
the entrance and surveyed her companions quizzically.
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