It was a plausible theory and Henry agreed with him.
Meanwhile they built their fire high again and lay down for another night's rest in the woods.

The next day they devoted to the fish trap which was successfully completed, and put in the river, and then they took their places on the turf for the third night beside the camp fire.
The day, like its predecessor, had been close and hot.

All traces of the great rain were gone.

Forest and earth were again as dry as tinder.

They refreshed themselves with a swim in the creek just before lying down to sleep, but they were soon panting with the heat.