"Oh, Hil!" cried May, laughing.
"Of course, you know when I am out on my station and there is a buck-jumper to ride I always wear trousers, as one can get a better grip."
"Yes, I have heard father speak of that. Now, go on."
"Another thing, I have done a lot in private theatricals, and I invariably take a man's part, and I flatter myself I am so au fait at the make-up that I can easily pass as a man. I have several suits of men's clothes among my 'props,' and as you are about my size, they will fit you well. Now, what do you say?"
"That you are a darling old girl. Come here and be hugged."
"Then that's settled. Now we had better leave to-day. There are two boats starting, one at twelve and the other at two and, as they are both good boats, I think we had better go by the later one, as it will give us more time to get ready."
"I am quite agreeable, my dear. But we must tell dad what we intend doing."
"Not about the men's clothes."
"No, that we will keep to ourselves. What fun it will be!"
"Well, have you settled your plans?" asked Goody, as they entered the drawing-room, which they found him pacing restlessly.