When I have
earned the right, I shall go there again."--_Enoch's Diary_.
Before dawn the camp fires were lighted and the various breakfasts were
in preparation. When these had been eaten there was light from the
pale sky above by which to complete the packing of the boats.
These were strongly built, wooden skiffs with three water tight
compartments in each; one amidships, one fore and one aft, with decks
flush with the gunwales. There was room between the middle and end
compartments for the oarsmen to sit. The man who worked the
steersman's oar sat on the rear compartment. In these compartments
were packed all the dunnage, clothing, food, tools, surveying and
geological instruments and cameras. Each man was allowed about fifty
pounds of personal luggage. Everything that water could hurt was
packed in rubber bags.
Milton was troubled when he found that Enoch had no change of shoes.
"You'll reach camp each night," said he, "soaked to the skin. You must
have warm, dry clothing to change to. Shoes are especially important.
Jonas must have them, too."
"How about Indian moccasins, Mr. Milton?" asked Jonas. "I bought three
pairs while I was with Miss Diana."
"Well, they're better than nothing," grumbled Milton.
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