The evening was calm and still, and we all sat outside
after coffee, discussing the unknown journey of to-morrow, and the
perils that might befall us on our way across the camps. The Instigator
talked emphatically, and quite unnecessarily, of "an early start is
imperative," till we all grew tired of his insistence and retired to
bed, where some of the party wondered under what circumstances they
would be sleeping to-morrow.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
LUCERO, _March 30th, 1910._ DEAR SIR,
May I use the valuable medium of your paper for the purpose of
announcing that anyone who wishes to accompany the explorers on the
excursion, under the guidance of The Jehu and myself to the wild
north, must be ready, decently clothed and fed, with a supply of
patience and drinkables in their personal luggage, not later than 6
a.m., to-morrow, March 31st, 1910.
I am, Yours, etc., THE INSTIGATOR.
P.S.--While taking suitable precautions for the safety and
happiness of those who entrust themselves to our care, we wish it
to be understood that we cannot hold ourselves responsible for any
loss of wearing apparel or other goods, temper, meals, or rest,
caused by rain, mosquitoes, frogs, snakes, overeating, or the
incompatibility of other passengers, or from any cause
whatsoever.
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