I fancy that is at the bottom of it." "Very likely," Isobel said innocently, and changed the subject.
It was dark when they reached the appointed spot, and indeed from the point where they left the road a native with a torch had run ahead to show them the way.

The tents looked bright; two or three large fires were burning round them, and the lamps had already been lighted within.
"These tents do look cozy," Mary Hunter said, as she and Isobel entered the one prepared for them.

"I do wish one always lived under canvas during the hot weather." "They look cool," Isobel said, "but I don't suppose they are really as cool as the bungalows; but they do make them comfortable.

Here is the bathroom all ready, and I am sure we want it after that dusty drive.
Will you have one first, or shall I?
We must make haste, for Rumzan said dinner would be ready in half an hour.

Fortunately we shan't be expected to do much in the way of dressing." The dinner was a cheerful meal, and everyone was in high spirits.
The tiger had killed a cow the day before, and the villagers were certain that he had retired to a deep nullah round which a careful watch had been kept all day.