"Both of we has pails," shouted the twins after her, "and we can bring cake."
"We are not allowed curranty cake," said Susie reluctantly.
"Bosh," said the twins. "Who's to know? We come of a very gouty family, and we may eat curranty cake."
"I dare say a little piece wouldn't matter," said Susie.
"O Susie," said Amy, as she plodded breathlessly over the sand to the steps, "she called mother an old woman!"
"Well?" said Susie.
"She is the most young and the most beautiful lady I have ever seen," said Amy, with flushed cheeks.
"Yes, of course," said Susie.
"They seemed rather rude," said Amy.
"It isn't being rude, it's being reckless. Didn't you hear them say so?"