This, too, gave the girls on shore something to do.

They wrung the water out of the bedding and clothing as thoroughly as possible.

The clothing was then hung on nearby bushes.
"I do not believe your clothing will be dry enough to wear until after the sun shines on it," decided Miss Elting.
The girls groaned dismally.

They did not relish the idea of going about in kimonos for the better part of the next forenoon.

Harriet and Jane paid little attention to their own discomfort, however, for there were still many things to be done.