"We are going to get Cap'n Si to take us to Shelly Beach," Jennie told her.
"Then be sure to take some warm wraps and be back before six."
"Oh, you know Cap'n Si never keeps us out late."
"No, I realize that he can be relied upon. I think that will be a very nice expedition for you. Would you like to take along some biscuits or something? You can ask Emma to give you something of that kind if you like."
"Could we have some hard-boiled eggs, too?"
"If there is time to boil them. Let me see. Oh, yes, it is only half past two. Well, run along and make your preparations. Have a good time."
"Isn't she dear?" said Dorothy, when they were out of the room. "Does she always let you have anything you want, like that?"
"Oh, yes, generally. If she doesn't it is because there is some good reason why I shouldn't. I will take some extra salt and maybe Cap'n Si will get some fish and cook them for us on hot stones. He does that sometimes, and they do taste so good. I'll get Emma to pack everything in a little basket."
"Where do we go to get in the boat?" asked Edna. "Do we have to go to the steamboat wharf?"
[48] "No, indeed, he will come right to our little landing there beyond the boat-house."