noon
Then the usual route was taken up the bay until they reached Forked Lake Carry . They were all in high spirits and the short carry only added to their enjoyment . The canoes were launched again in Forked Lake waters and they paddled until the end of the lake was reached . Where it joins Raquette River was a carry of a mile and a half , and seeing that it was noon and time for luncheon , Mr. Gilroy said : `` Why not have something to eat first , and carry afterwards ? '' `` Oh , that will add to the work of carrying , '' retorted Julie . `` Not only canoes but food ! '' But the boys were for eating , so they scanned the shore carefully as they slowly moved through the water , until Yhon saw a place he considered suitable for camp .