Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks. Roy Lillian Elizabeth

I want them about three feet high. One end of each post must be sharpened so it will go down into the ground." This was done and the four stout birch posts were driven firmly into the ground where Mrs. Vernon wanted her willow bed to stand.

      "And next, I tie a loop of heavy cord, or rope, about the top of each post, in which I can hang my willow-frame." This was also done, and the scouts helped place the woven mat in position.

      "Well, isn't that simple, when you know how!" said Julie.

      "Everything is, my dear," laughed Mrs. Vernon.

      "Your bed is too wide for me. I don't want one four feet wide," said Ruth.

      "You can make it as wide, or as narrow, as you like. I think three feet is wide enough for each girl," returned the Captain. "But the best of these beds is, that when one is invited to visit, one can roll up the mat easily and carry it along to sleep on. They are very light and not cumbersome to roll and carry."

      All that day was given to weaving the beds, and the scouts not only enjoyed the novel employment, but had great fun in joking each other over the work. About four o'clock that afternoon a shrill whistle was heard from the trail that ran to the bungalow and soon thereafter Mr. Gilroy was seen coming down towards camp.

      "Hullo, there! I waited all morning for visitors, but at last decided to come and see if my tenants had abandoned the premises!" explained he, as he went over to the weavers to watch them.

      "Now you understand why we couldn't visit," said Joan.

      "I came over to ask how many of you have been fishing? And what did you catch?" said he.

      "No, we haven't fished yet. We planned to try it the very moment we are through with these beds," replied Joan.

      "Then perhaps you have not been near the lake-cove since you went hunting for willows this morning," remarked Mr. Gilroy.

      "The cove? I saw two boats there early this morning," said the Captain.

      "And now there are two canoes there, also," added Mr. Gilroy.

      "Oh, really! But how did you manage to get them there – by paddling in from the lake?" asked Mrs. Vernon.

      "No, I had them brought from my boathouse this morning. While Jim was here, I made use of him by having him help Hiram carry two canoes over to the boat-wagon, and then drive down here. Not a soul nor a sound was seen or heard about the camp, so I surmised you had all gone on a lark. Then we launched the canoes and tied them to a stump to surprise you when you should go for the boats. We never dreamed you could keep away from temptation so long as this."