"On the old turtle's back," laughed Kernel Cob.
"But we shall never get anywhere now, for we have no sail," said Sweetclover. And she began to cry.
"Crying never did anybody any good," said Kernel Cob, "I wish you would stop."
"I can't help it," said Sweetclover, "I'm miserable."
"What's all this about?" said a strange voice, and looking about quickly, they saw a sea-horse riding up to them.
"I am very glad to see you," said Kernel Cob.
"You're just in time to give us a lift on our journey."
"With pleasure," whinnied the sea-horse. "And where might you be going?"
"To find Jackie and Peggs' motheranfather," said Sweetclover.
"Well, leap on my back," said the Horse, "and I'll see that you get there if it's in the water."