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`` If that 's too early , '' pondered Darry wonderingly , `` then we might go within sight of the camp , as if looking for firewood , but not go over to them unless we get a hail . '' `` That would be a subterfuge , '' Dick replied , shaking his head . `` Straight dealing is always the best rule in anything . '' However , Dr. Bentley settled the question of etiquette himself , by coming over to the boys ' camp shortly after eight o'clock . `` Mrs. Bentley sent me to see if you got through the night without being drowned , '' smiled the physician . `` We look pretty healthy , do n't , we , sir ? '' smiled Dick .