In due time the boat was loaded with the camera and provisions, and Paul
helped in Ruth, Alice and Mrs. Maguire. Then he got in with the gun.

"Better take your raincoats along," advised Mr. DeVere to his daughters,
"it looks like a shower and you won't be back before night."

Accordingly the garments were tossed into the boat, and then, leaving the
_Magnolia_ moored to the bank, the small craft started off up a little
side stream that was to be followed for a mile or two.

Russ picked out a likely spot for the picnic scene and after a bit of
rehearsal Ruth, Alice, Mrs. Maguire and Paul went through the little
play.

"This is more fun than acting," remarked Alice, as she reached for
another chicken sandwich.

There was more to do after the meal, and when what food remained had been
packed up for a luncheon later in the afternoon, they entered the boat
again, and started still farther up stream.

The last film had been made and as the shadows were lengthening the start
back was made.

"My, it's getting dark very quickly, and it's only three o'clock," said
Paul, as he looked at his watch.

"Going to rain, I guess," said Russ. And rain it did a little later, the
drops coming down with tropical violence.