Some one nearly destroyed our camp while we were at the dance.

I will be back before long," she added, speaking to her companions.

"Come, Elfreda." On the way to the Thompson cabin the two girls questioned Mrs.Thompson as to what ailed Lizzie and Sue, those being the names of the two sick children.

They were able to make but little out of her description of the children's condition.
The sick ones were babbling when Grace and Miss Briggs entered the room.
Elfreda sniffed the air.
"I smell fever.

Open the windows, Mrs.Thompson.You must have air in this room." Julie, her face wearing a frightened look, sat regarding the children, both of whom were delirious.