thoroughly practicable for them to do so. They must have a wagon, and do
none of the heavy work; their gowns must not reach quite to the ground,
and all of their clothing must be loose and easy.[23] Of course there
must be gentlemen in the party; and it may save annoyance to have at
least one of the ladies well-nigh "middle-aged." Ladies must be cared
for more tenderly than men. If they are not well, the wagon should go
back for them at the end of the day's march; shelter-tents are not to be
recommended for them, nor are two blankets sufficient bedclothing. They
ought not to be compelled to go any definite distance, but after having
made their day's walk let the tents be pitched. Rainy weather is
particularly unpleasant to ladies in tents; deserted houses,
schoolhouses, saw-mills, or barns should be sought for them when a storm
is brewing.


LADIES AND CHILDREN IN CAMP.

In a permanent camp, however, ladies, and children as well, can make
themselves thoroughly at home.[24] They ought not to "rough it" so much
as young men expect to: consequently they should be better protected
from the wet and cold.

I have seen a man with his wife and two children enjoy themselves
through a week of rainy weather in an A-tent; but there are not many
such happy families, and it is not advisable to camp with such limited
accommodations.

Almost all women will find it trying to their backs to be kept all day
in an A-tent. If you have no other kind, you should build some sort of a
wall, and pitch the tent on top of it. It is not a difficult or