noon
The road they were on wound up and around the mountain , and it was only after a most diligent search that Gerald and Jim discovered another road leading off in another direction and finally crossing the plateau . They reached their destination some time later , and found the prospective camp-site even more satisfactory than they had expected . A vote of the party was taken , and it was unanimously decided to stay on this spot . `` It will soon be noon , '' said Aunt Betty , at once assuming charge of arrangements . `` So let 's unload the things while the boys are fixing the tents . If we have good luck we shall have our lunch in good Camp Blank . '' `` Oh , not Blank , '' said Aurora , with becoming modesty .