in his pockets. By dint of a little hasty repairing the saddle could
be used temporarily. It was evident that Prince had kept it on until
lately, and the dangling stirrups had caused the sound like rattling
chains. There was no sign of the bridle, however, but the halter would
answer. Will saddled his pet, and soon had rejoined Frank and Allen,
to whom he had shouted the good news. Then a hasty trip was made back
to camp.

"Oh, I'm so glad!" cried Grace. "Now I can really enjoy camping and
cruising. You must telephone papa at once."

Which Will did, the whole party going over to Mr. Lagg's store in the
motor boat.

"Yes, I have the papers safe," Will told Mr. Ford. "Yes, I'll mail
them at once. What's that-- Dodo-- tell Mollie Dodo is over the
operation and is going to get well? I will-- that's good news!
Hurrah!"

"Oh, thank the dear Lord!" murmured Mollie, and then she sobbed on
Betty's shoulder.

"Well, I guess we are ready to start," announced Grace. "I have the
chocolates. Who has the olives?"

"Chocolates and olives-- the school girl's delight!" mocked Will,

"Oh, you'll be asking for some," declared his sister.

"Chocolates and olives are good for the boys,