an entirely different quarter, I assure you," said Frank.

"I never doubted that, my lad. I've seen enough of you boys to know that
after all I've said none of you would be careless enough to endanger
things. But perhaps, after all, the fire was more of a blessing than
otherwise, for it probably helped to hurry that rainstorm along, and
that has saved our pastures."

Of course, the boys were for getting into dry clothes at once. The fire
was heaped high with fresh fuel, so that a delightful warmth would be
diffused around the immediate vicinity, after which there was a general
change of garments.

"I feel better than I thought I would after all that rumpus," admitted
Bluff, as he capered about, trying to keep his muscles from getting
stiff.

"We'll look back to this day as one of the strangest in all our
experience," remarked Frank, hanging his wet garments where the sun
would fall upon them, for the clouds had passed away, leaving a clear
sky overhead.

"How much longer do we stay here?" asked Will, who had been doing some
figuring. "Because my films are getting low. I have three rolls still at
the ranch house, and when they're exhausted my business is done."

"Sorry to tell you, lads, that I had word from the house while you were
gone, and it's absolutely necessary for me to start back in the morning.
Now, if you would like to remain a little longer in camp, why, Reddy and
Billy will keep you company. Don't give up unless you're satisfied with