“That’s the nerviest thing I ever heard of,” he said.  “Of course they did better.  But it’s your ‘victim’ that deserves the credit.  She’s certainly plucky.”

“So I really did help, didn’t I!” said Zara.  “My, I was scared at first.  But then I knew the girls wouldn’t let me go down, and, after the first time, it wasn’t so bad.”

“Well, you gave us a surprise, and a licking,” said Scoutmaster Hastings.  “But we’ll be ready for you when we have that field day.  How about some day next week!”

“Splendid,” said Eleanor.  “And we’ll give you a chance to get even.”