Though not by any means
convinced, we told him to go ahead and invite his uncle, as that seemed
about the only means of winning over our fathers and mothers. The society
was then adjourned until our Easter vacation began, each member promising
to earn and save as much money as he could in the meantime to buy the
materials for a tent and provisions for the summer outing.
Word From Uncle Ed.
[Illustration: Fig. 37. Breadths sewed together for Roof and Side
Walls of Tent.]
Bill's letter to Uncle Ed was answered as quickly as the mail could travel
to Brazil and back. Uncle Ed heartily approved of our plans, and said that
he would be delighted to join the expedition. He could not be on hand
before the 1st of July, but that would give us plenty of time to make all
necessary preparations. He told us not to worry about gaining the consent
of our parents. He would write to them and see them all personally, if
necessary to win their approval.
The Canvas Tent.
[Illustration: Fig. 38 The Sail Stitch. (Hem & Double Seam)]
When at last spring arrived and we returned to Lamington on our Easter
vacation, quite a sum of money had been collected, nearly $15.00, if I
remember rightly; at any rate plenty to buy the materials for a
good-sized tent and leave a large surplus for provisions, etc.
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