midday
`` If they are around we must keep our eyes peeled for them . They are pretty scarce . '' All of the boys wanted coffee , and so some wood was gathered and a campfire started , over which they made the beverage . Snap and Whopper prepared the midday meal and while they did this Giant and the doctor 's son got their rods , cast in their lines , and tried their luck at fishing . `` First prize ! '' called out Shep , in a few minutes , and drew in a small perch . `` If we can get enough , we might have fish for lunch , '' suggested Whopper .