bought in the village. No one was to go in swimming except at
the regular swimming time. Every one pointed a finger at Sahwah
when this was read, for she had been going into the lake at least
a dozen times a day. No one could go in swimming whose
belongings were not in order at tent inspection time. A groan
went around the circle at this.

Nyoda dwelt with particular emphasis on the rules governing the
canoes. No one could go out in a canoe who had not taken the
swimming test. No one could go out in a canoe unless Sahwah,
Hinpoha or herself were along. Disobedience to these rules would
mean having to stay out of the canoes altogether. She explained
to the girls the importance of implicit obedience to the one in
charge of a boat, regardless of personal feeling, and how the
captain of a vessel had absolute authority over those on board.
She spoke of the necessity of coolheadedness and courage on the
part of the girl in charge, and ability to control her temper.
She said she knew Sahwah and Hinpoha were well able to have
charge of a canoe and she would never feel uneasy to have the
other girls go out with them. Hinpoha and Sahwah flushed with
pleasure and mentally resolved to die rather than prove unworthy
of her trust. Gladys gave a little start when the canoe rules
were read. She could not swim. She had been looking forward to
going out in a canoe very shortly.

The rest of the rules dealt with the day's schedule, which was as
follows:

Rising bugle at seven.
Morning dip.