Come right in here.

There are your packs, and you'll find water outside the door." Thus saying, Colonel Zane led the brothers into a small room, brought out their packs, and left them.

He came back presently with a couple of soft towels.
"Now you lads fix up a bit; then come out and meet my family and tell us all about your adventure.

By that time dinner will be ready." "Geminy! Don't that towel remind you of home ?" said Joe, when the colonel had gone.

"From the looks of things, Colonel Zane means to have comfort here in the wilderness.