When he opened it he saw, somewhat to his astonishment, that it was from Stirling.

It was very terse, but it informed him that Miss Stirling and her friends purposed camping among the islands of one of the eastern lakes, which was then a rather favorite means of relaxation with the inhabitants of Toronto and Montreal.

Stirling desired him to accompany the party, on terms which appeared very satisfactory, and added that if he were acquainted with another man likely to make an efficient camp attendant he could bring him along.
Weston started a little when he reached the last suggestion, for he fancied that it was Miss Stirling who had made it.

He leaned on the counter for several minutes, thinking hard; and then, though he was not sure that he acted wisely, he started for the station to despatch a telegram, as Stirling had directed.

The next morning the agent handed him tickets for himself and Grenfell, and they set out on the Atlantic train..