don't tell ye?"

"No, not at all. You have been so good to me that I have no right to
ask. Oh, I am so happy, and won't mamma be delighted when she hears
the news."

The day after Mrs. Sinclair's arrival, preparations were made for the
removal of the invalid girl. All knew that the trip would be a serious
undertaking, but they said nothing about this to Whyn. Her mother was
going with her, and Captain Josh and Mrs. Britt were to go as far as
St. John. But before leaving, Whyn had one special request to make.
She wanted to see the scouts, to thank them and to bid them good-bye.

They came the evening before she left, and filed silently into her
room. It had been months since they had seen her, and all were shocked
to see how she had failed. Whyn greeted them with a bright smile, and
held out her hand to each one in turn.

"I can't talk much, boys," she began, "for I am very tired now. But I
want to thank you all for what you have done for me. Be sure and keep
the troop together. I want each one of you to write to me, and tell me
all the news."

How the scouts got out of her room they could hardly remember, but at
last they found themselves standing before the house looking out over
the river. All wanted to say or do something to hide their real
feelings. It was Rod who rose to the occasion.

"Come, boys," and his voice was low as he spoke, "let's have a swim.
The water's fine."