He was to furnish the launch for their cruises, while the boys supplied the camp equipment.

Billy knew the lake and they knew how to camp, and now that they had renewed acquaintance with their old rivals, the Meadow-Brook Girls, the Tramp Club were glad they had accepted Gordon's invitation.
The trip to town was quickly made, and the two girls completed their purchases with little loss of time, and were back on board the launch within an hour from the time they had started.
"Now," said George, after they had started on their return voyage, "is there any place you wish to go ?" "I want as soon as possible to get back to the boat and discuss with the girls what is to be done," answered Harriet.
"Well, can we help you?
Is there anywhere you wish us to tow your houseboat ?" "Let me see," pondered Captain Burrell, "I think I should like to get out of that cove.

We haven't made any plans." "Then suppose we tow you over in front of our camp?
We'll be handy, then, in case you need us again." Harriet shook her head.
"I don't think that would be best.

You see, we wish to go it alone.

We don't wish to have to depend upon any one." "You don't have to do so.