On the bottom pine boughs were strewn, giving a delicious smell to the interior.
"This smell of pine is very good for a cold in the head," said Major Larry to Dick.

"My sister always uses a pillow filled with pine needles for that purpose." The students worked hard that evening getting their tents ready for occupancy and as a consequence all were glad to retire when the proper time came.

Captain Putnam had expected that there would be some skylarking, but he was mistaken.

That was to come later--when the lads felt more rested..