noon
A suit of khaki had been draped over sticks and leaned against the side of the tent , looking like a live man at first glance . Outside an oven had been constructed of rocks , and a fire put under it . On a flat stone the coffee pot stood ready . The table had been set , the potatoes pared and sliced ready for frying , in fact everything was ready for the noon meal with the exception of the cooking . The boys looked at each other then burst out laughing . `` We 've had company , '' grinned George . `` I wish they would come every day , '' added Larry .