IV

The food question⁠—Objections to paraffin oil as an atmosphere⁠—Advantages of cheese as a travelling companion⁠—A married woman deserts her home⁠—Further provision for getting upset⁠—I pack⁠—Cussedness of toothbrushes⁠—George and Harris pack⁠—Awful behaviour of Montmorency⁠—We retire to rest.

Then we discussed the food question. George said:

“Begin with breakfast.” (George is so practical.) “Now for breakfast we shall want a frying-pan”⁠—(Harris said it was indigestible; but we merely urged him not to be an ass, and George went on)⁠—“a teapot and a kettle, and a methylated spirit stove.”

“No oil,” said George, with a significant look; and Harris and I agreed.

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