The old ashes and hot embers were taken outside and spread.

Logs were laid and coal oil spread over them.
A match was touched, flames leaped up in response to the heavy draft of the broad chimney, and the interior of the old cabin seemed ablaze.
"My, but that's going to be plenty hot, and some more," chuckled Dan.
"Who'll chop the ice at the spring and get two buckets of water ?" called Dick.
"I will," Harry answered, and departed, Greg going along to help him.

In a short time Dick had water boiling in a kettle that hung over the fire.
"I don't suppose anyone cares for coffee ?" proposed Dick, glancing about him.
In a very short time the beverage was ready.
"Aren't we going to have something to eat, too ?" Dan wanted to know, as the young campers gathered at the table.
"What's the use of spoiling our supper, which is only a couple of hours or so away ?" asked Dave sensibly.
Though the coffee was weak, it was hot.

The youngsters soon began to warm up, and all became cheery.
"Oh, but this life is going to be great!" sighed Greg exultantly.

"Say, fellows, I'm glad I thought of this way of putting in a vacation.