"I can lock the door," said Christina comfortably.
"No, you mustn't do that, for he'll never be able to get in."
"But I shan't want him to."
"Oh, but I shall come and carry you off, and Puggy will come after us and rescue you. It will be scrumptious!"
"I don't think father will like the village boys all coming into the house and up the back stairs," said Christina.
"The Squire and Ena are going out for the day to-morrow," observed Puggy.
"So we won't tell them till they come back," said Dawn. "That's always best. Dad says he's often glad he doesn't know the mischief I'm in till it's over, so I always try to keep him from being anxious!"
"But that isn't quite true!" objected Christina.
The boys looked at each other.
"I don't believe Ena would mind at all," said Puggy. "She isn't a bit strict. I'll go and ask her."