midday
But nothing happened to disturb them , and with the coming of morning they made another small fire , at which they prepared a warm drink from the malted milk ; and even after a fashion had a queer tasting omelette , using some of the egg powder with milk added . Toby made a grimace while eating , but nevertheless finished his share of the omelette that had been cooked on a smooth flat stone , placed over the red-hot embers of the fire . Afterwards they set out for camp . Trudging along steadily , and without any going astray , the pair finally arrived just when Steve was busying himself in getting up a midday meal , and wisely cooking enough for three while about it . Of course Steve was wild to hear what had happened . And as it would be cruel to keep the poor fellow in suspense , after he had so willingly stayed at home , Jack told him what they had seen and accomplished . Steve was delighted .