never been so well in her life as she was when she began to walk about again.

The question arose how they should get back, should they take the cars or the boat.

The children were decidedly in favor of the boat, and at last it was decided that they should go in that way.

So one afternoon the trunks were all put on board of a big wagon, and off the Grey family went.

The children had great fun on the boat, and thought it much better than the cars.

The next day they reached New York, and soon the winter came with all its duties. It brought its pleasures, too, but it was a long time before the children ceased to talk about the pleasant summer days which had passed.