"I just don't know anything about the woods or the country," the boy said to Bunny and Sue, "so you can fool me all you like."
"Oh, we won't fool you," said Bunny kindly. "We'll tell you all we know."
"Thanks," said Tom Vine.
He had offered to travel on, after supper, and try to get back to the city.
"I don't want to be a trouble to you folks," he said to Mrs. Brown. "In the city I know some fellows, and they'll lend me money enough to buy some papers, and start in business."
"You had better stay with us awhile," said Mrs. Brown. "We have enough room for you, and you can help about camp."
"I can wash and dry dishes!" cried Tom eagerly. "I worked in a restaurant for a week once, and I know how to handle dishes."
"Then we can give you plenty of work," said Mrs. Brown with a laugh. "For if there is one thing, in camp or at home, that I don't like it is washing dishes."
"I'll do them for you!" cried Tom, "and I'll be glad of the chance, too!"
