But they saw a passing sail!
And one king screamed like fun
And the other king screeched like mad,
And a boat was lowered
And took them aboard;
And, My! but those kings were glad!
“I don’t see much sense to it,” admitted Miss Larkin, “but you have all done as I asked you to, and you’ve done it very nicely. Now you may each have a little cake, and then go and get dressed. And oh, children, do, please, be good while my visitors are here.”
“We will, we truly will!” was the earnest reply.
CHAPTER IX
WILLING HELPERS
Very soon after half-past four, the Maynard quartette walked sedately into the drawing-room and seated themselves. Miss Larkin, herself just about to start for the station, regarded them critically.