Hippy said good-bye and went away laughing.
Late that afternoon Grace sent Washington out to learn the way to the schoolhouse, for, otherwise, she knew they would have difficulty in finding their way, for the nights up in the mountains just now were very dark.
Upon his return, the colored boy was unable to give them clear directions as to how to reach the schoolhouse, though his conversation on the subject was voluble, if not specific.
"That will do," rebuked Grace.

"Pack all the supplies, except what will be needed for supper." She then consulted with Lieutenant Wingate as to where to stow their possessions so that they might not be disturbed by man or beast during the absence of the party at the mountain dance.
Hippy went out and scouted about for a suitable place for the purpose.
He found it in a hollow in the rocks which he said they could protect by placing stones in front of the opening.
Much of the equipment was stowed there before dark.

After supper the rest of it was placed in the opening in the rocks.
"Do we take the rifles with us ?" questioned Lieutenant Wingate.
"No, indeed," answered Grace with promptness.

"It would not look well." "Nor does it feel well to be held up or shot at without having the means to defend one's self," answered Hippy.

"I shall take my revolver." "Yes," agreed Grace.