“What did you get?” asked Katherine, when Alice came out laden with bundles.
“Olives—”
“Good! We forgot those.”
“And bananas—”
“The very thing! We have grapes.”
“And wafers and gingersnaps—”
Everybody laughed riotously. “What’s the matter now?” inquired Alice, looking a little offended. Rachel explained.
“Well, if you have enough for the lunch,” said Alice, “let’s keep these out to eat when we feel hungry.” And the box was accordingly stuffed between Betty and Roberta for safe keeping.
Down on the meadow road it was very warm. By the time they reached the ferry, the “beastie’s” thick coat was dripping wet and he breathed hard.
“Ben drivin’ pretty fast, hain’t you?” asked the ferryman, patting the horse’s hairy nose.