It was Thede Balfour's first visit to the woods, and he was wild with excitement.

Mr.
Benedict and Harry gave the strangers a cordial greeting.

The night was frosty and crisp, and Jim drew his boat out of the water, and permitted his stores to remain in it through the night.

A hearty supper prepared them all for sleep, and Jim led his city friends to Number Ten, to enjoy their camp by themselves.

A camp-fire, recently lighted, awaited them, and, with its flames illuminating the weird scenes around them, they went to sleep.
The next day was Sunday.