He knows nothing at all about woodcraft, a necessary accomplishment in one who is going to pilot a party of girls across such mountain territory as you propose to travel." "What's that you say, Tom Gray ?" called Lieutenant Wingate from the campfire where he was observing Washington fan it into life.
Grace laughingly repeated what Tom had said.
"Humph! I know all I need to know about woodcraft," declared Hippy with emphasis.

"When I smell wood burning in the kitchen stove I know it is time to eat.

What more knowledge of woodcraft does a fellow need ?" "Amply sufficient for you, Hippy.

But what about the rest of the party ?" grinned Tom Gray.
"As I was about to say," resumed Grace, "we shall be up with you in a few weeks.

How long do you reckon it will take you to finish your government contract to survey that tract in the Cumberlands ?" "Possibly four weeks.