"Hazel and Paul!" exclaimed Cora, almost running to the bungalow.
"Oh, isn't that splendid!"

"And us in these!" wailed Walter. "Do you think Hazel will like me
in baby blue?"

The boys really did look funny in the girls' long coats, but it all
added to the merry-making. Paul Hastings was waiting outside the
bungalow. He stood where the porch light fell upon him, and the
girls all secretly agreed that he had grown handsomer since they had
last seen him. Hazel, too, looked very attractive in her plain blue
dress, with its turn-over collar and Windsor tie.

"What a pleasant surprise! We were afraid you would not come for
some days Hazel!" said Cora in greeting.

"Oh, Paul had to come up here. Of course he has taken a position."

"What did I tell you!" cried Jack, folding the cloak about him in
dramatic style. "Paul Hastings for the enterprise. Cedar Lake is
the field; eh, Paul?"

"Well, I had a fine offer," said Paul modestly. "And I have been
wanting to get out this way. They say there are all sorts of things
to do in this locality."

"Looking for work! What do you think of that! Why, Paul dear, we
are looking for a camp cook. Wallie nearly poisoned us on pancakes
today," said Ed, "and if you would accept--"