She added the wipes to her pack, but decided that it was only two nights, she didn’t want to carry the alarm around, and her pack was about full. With a last look around to make sure she hadn’t forgotten anything, Mirka picked up her pack and returned to the kitchen.
Her parents were talking over cups of coffee when she came in.
“Do you have everything?” said her mother.
“I think so.”
“Let’s check it over, then.”
Mirka went over and set her pack on the table. It took only a moment for her mother to go through it. She paused at the wipes and said, “The wipes will be cold, but since it’s summer there’s probably enough alcohol to keep them from freezing. If you can use them, it’s a good idea.”