Great Hike

" ...] "Take it easy, Matty You know the rules of the game, old fellow " "Jack, don't you ever come around again unless you bring that prize with you " This last created a roar of laughter, as one of the scouts imitated the voice of a girl whom everyone knew Jack Armitage was sweet on. One minute of six Gradually this clamor died down as the critical minute drew closer and closer. Many eyes were turned upon the big face of the clock on the side of the square tower of the church. "Ready, all " they heard Mr. Garrabrant call out. Then came a deathly silence. Everyone craned his or her neck, and the figures of the six contestants who wore the khaki garments of the ...]."