He wanted to try the Limberlost, but Elnora was firm about remaining on home ground.

She did not tell him that lights hung in the swamp would be a signal to call up a band of men whose presence she dreaded.

So they started, Ammon carrying the dope, Elnora the net, Billy and Mrs.Comstock following with cyanide boxes and lanterns.
First they tried for butterflies and captured several fine ones without trouble.

They also called swarms of ants, bees, beetles, and flies.

When it grew dusk, Mrs.Comstock and Philip went to prepare supper.