"That," explained Jean, sagely, "is because this is the very nicest spot that ever grew."
"Hurry!" shouted Mr. Black; "don't wait to put on your shoes—just bring them along."
CHAPTER IV
A Night Out
"JEAN," queried Mr. Black, when the four rather disheveled youngsters had scrambled up the bank, "have you girls seen anything of a boat?"
"No," replied Jean.
"Have you been on the shore all the time?"
"Every minute."
"I didn't see a boat," offered Henrietta, "but about half an hour ago—or perhaps an hour—I heard something that made a noise like this: 'chug-chug, chuggity-chug, chug-chug-chuggity-chug'"—Henrietta gave a very fair imitation of a naptha launch.