The cabin had held quite a stock of supplies.

Cans of provisions lay all about the floor.

The two girls were unable to gather up their supplies in the darkness.

The water would not damage the canned goods, so they decided to let these remain where they were for the time being.
"I'll tell you what!" said Harriet, after pondering over the best course to follow.

"Let's take pails and go to bailing.