"Oh, just because; just to do something we haven't done," was the reply.
"But where shall we run?"
"Oh, anywhere. Down there." Patty nodded toward the road which led from the college grounds.
Marian looked dubious. "But where would we stay at night, and where would we get anything to eat?"
"Oh, along the way somewhere."
"We haven't any money to buy food."
"No, but some one would give it to us if we asked."
"Why, then we would be beggars."
Patty nodded. "I've always thought I would like to try what it would be like not to mind your clothes, nor your face and hands. It would be rather fine, don't you think, not to have grown-ups say to you: Be careful of your frock. Don't get your shoes wet. No lady ever has such a face and hands."
"Ye-es," doubtfully from Marian. "Suppose we should get lost and never find our way back."