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46 CARAVAN DAYSof it, some twenty inches higher. This carriesall the extra bedding belongingto the tents.Between the end of this shelf and tne partitionis a tall, narrow chest of drawers, above that abookcase, while below the shelf (between thechest of drawers and the bed)is a wardrobe,covered by a curtain.The only window is on the opposite side. Ithas a sliding shutter that obscures the lower halfof it.In the large angle of wall-space above thebed there are many thingsa corner cupboard,a railway rack, a swinging candle-lamp, a coupleof long bags of strong linen, divided into compartments,which carry all the boots and shoes.These are generally out of place on the floor,and have a horrid faculty for getting kicked awayinto inaccessible corners and beneath low-lyingobstacles.Below the window isa table, and beside thata folding wash-stand, whose disused water-tankhas been divided up to carry bottles.Under thebed is a linen-chest in the form of a huge drawer,which contains an immense amount of stuff.There isspace behind that where all such thingsare stowed as are not likely to be wanted in everydaylife. There is also room at the end of thechest for camp beds.