"The fiery trial all right for yours!" exclaimed Laura, who had
caught up a towel and was folding it dexterously. "Turn around!"

"I won't!" declared Rhoda flatly.

"Mutiny!" exclaimed Amelia. "Seize the captive and bandage her eyes
at once," and she pounded on the floor with the broom handle.

Nan was one of those who grabbed the Western girl. But she did so
to whisper swiftly in Rhoda's ear:

"Don't fight against it. It's only fun."

"Fun!" repeated Rhoda in disgust.

But she gave over struggling. Laura blindfolded her quickly and
securely. Of course she might have torn the bandage off, for her
hands were free. But she waited more calmly now for what might come
next.




CHAPTER IV

WALKING THE PLANK


Nan Sherwood knew very well that there was no intention of really