their work hurriedly. There was no more lagging on their part. Jane
frequently ran out to see what they were doing. The result was that the
"Red Rover" was painted in record time, both outside and in, and a coat
of paint laid on the top of the house. Jane McCarthy had an idea in
regard to this roof. The next morning she put the plan into execution.

That night the girls were so tired that they gave no thought to their
appearance until they had reached their rooms at the hotel and looked
into their mirrors. Their paint-streaked countenances were a sight to
behold and Tommy carried a part of her facial decorations to bed with
her.

They were up early on the following morning, and were first in the
dining room at breakfast.

"I just can't wait until I get to work," declared Jane McCarthy, her
eyes shining.

"I can wait until I've eaten my breakfast," replied Margery, then
flushed as Tommy giggled meaningly.

Readers of the first volume of this series, "THE MEADOW-BROOK GIRLS
UNDER CANVAS" will recall the many exciting adventures that befell the
five girls and their guardian, Miss Elting, while summering at Camp
Wau-Wau, a part of the Camp Girls' organization. The attempts of two
mischief-making camp girls to disgrace Harriet in the eyes of the camp,
Harriet's brave rescue of her enemies during a severe storm and her
generous method of dealing with them aroused the interest and admiration
of the reader. The various ludicrous happenings in which Grace Thompson
and Jane McCarthy figured prominently also added to this absorbing