noon
They were soon deep in the various interesting features of the programme as mapped out for the next day . Having now settled into what they expected would be the permanent camp of the tour , the boys were wild to get down to business , and show their efficiency in the various lines which they favored . `` Listen to 'em gabble like a pack of old women , '' laughed Jack , as the friendly argument about the crackling fire grew more heated . `` Bob Tice is demanding why they did n't think to bring a portable dark room along , so he could develop his films in the daytime , '' said Paul , after listening a minute ; `` and Jud is explaining to the novice that with his new film tank there 's no need of any such thing , for he can do all that work right in the tent at noon . '' Many other subjects were discussed about that blazing fire , and much information passed around . Strict discipline was maintained in camp , just as though the scoutmaster himself were present to enforce it . At the hour appointed , Bobolink tooted his bugle , and immediate preparations for retiring commenced .