Make use of the article to answer the questions.

CHAPTER IX

A SUSPICIOUS MOVE

When Benson and Blake rode into the camp, apparently on good terms with each other, Harding made no reference to what had occurred. He greeted them pleasantly, and soon afterward they sat down to the supper he had been cooking. When they had finished, they gathered round the fire with their pipes.

"A remark was made the other night which struck me as quite warranted," Benson said. "It was pointed out that I had contributed nothing to the cost of this trip."

"It was very uncivil of Harding to mention it," Blake answered. "Still, you see, circumstances rather forced him."

"Oh, I admit that; indeed, you might put it more harshly with truth. But I want to suggest that you let me take a share in your venture."

"Sorry," said Harding promptly; "I can't agree to that."

Benson sat smoking in silence for a moment.

"I think I understand," he said, "and I can't blame you. You haven't much cause for trusting me.

"I didn't mean----"

"I know," Benson interrupted. "It's my weakness you're afraid of. However, you must let me pay my share of the provisions and any transport we may be able to get. That's all I insist on now; if you feel more confidence in me later, I may reopen the other question." He paused, and continued with a little embarrassment in his manner: "You are two good fellows. I think I can promise not to play the fool again."

"Suppose we talk about something else," Blake suggested.

1. Who greeted Benson and Blake?
2. what did Benson do while they were talking after dinner?
3. What did the men do after eating?
4. what was pointed out about Benson?
5. How did Benson feel about the other 2 men?
6. What did he call them?
7. What did Blake suggest they do?
8. How did Blake feel about what Harding mentioned?
9. How did Benson and Blake get to camp?
10. who cooked dinner?

Numbered answers:
1. Harding
2. smoked a pipe
3. they gathered round the fire with their pipes.
4. that he had contributed nothing to the cost of this trip
5. he was on good terms with them
6. two good fellows
7. talk about something else
8. It was uncivil of Harding to mention it
9. they rode into the camp
10. harding