So Nobbles was waved frantically in the air when the first 'bus appeared.
And though it was not at the proper starting point, the driver saw the two small children and good-naturedly pulled up for them. They were helped in by the conductor. There were only three other people inside, an old lady, a young girl, and a man. The shining, radiant faces of True and Bobby attracted attention; still more their whispered conversation.
'She must be very cheap. Dad has so little money.'
This from True, with great emphasis.
'And she must be very smiling, and 'stremely fond of me and Nobbles.'
This from Bobby, with a wise nod of his curly head.
'We'll choose the one we like best,' said True.
And then they were asked by the conductor for their money.
'We'll have a white ticket please,' said True grandly.
'Oh, I likes the pink ones best,' exclaimed Bobby eagerly.