"Hampton Court! A real palace! I should think so!"
"Better than the river or the Tower?"
"I've been on the river before, and the Tower is in London. I want to get away. Does the Queen live at Hampton Court?"
"No, the last king that lived there was the Queen's great-great-grandfather, King George the Second."
"At all events, it's a real palace, because my history-book says so," observed Josie. "You don't really mean we are going?"
"You always are busy," said Josie.
"Directly. Run away and dress. If we don't start at once, we shall miss our train. It would not be worth while going later, for the place is closed to visitors at four."
"But, mother," said Josie, making a spring towards the door, "won't you come too?"
Mrs. Therlock shook her head.