Her companions agreed with her.
This necessitated calling in a carpenter.

He was sent out to the boat to do the work while they were finishing their shopping.
Among the purchases was an oil stove--Jane had sold the old one--a large quantity of canned goods, potatoes and other vegetables, all of which they planned to stow in the front of the houseboat under oilcloth.

Here also was stowed a huge sea chest that had belonged to Jane's great-grandfather.

It was supposed to be water-tight and in this the Meadow-Brook Girls decided to place all their extra clothing.

A rag carpet was found that answered very well to cut up into rugs to lay on the floor.