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`` Grand idea , '' replied Katherine , carefully depositing the deceased on the floor beside her bed . A few minutes later the Lone Wolf , coming along to inspect the tent , found a black middy tie hanging from the tent post , surmounted by a wreath of field daisies , while inside the mouse was laid out in state in the lid of Jean 's writing paper box , surrounded by flowers and leaves . Word of the tragedy that had taken place in Bedlam was all over camp in no time , and crowds came to gaze on the face of the departed one . A special edition of the camp paper was gotten out , with monstrous headlines , giving the details of the accident , and announcing the funeral for three o'clock . Dr. Grayson returned to camp early in the afternoon , bringing with him a professor friend whom he had invited to spend the week-end at camp . As the two men stepped from the launch to the landing a sound of wailing greeted their ears ; long drawn out moans , heartbroken sobs , despairing shrieks , blood-curdling cries . `` What can be the matter ? ''