"Oh," Toddie said to Fred in a kind of stage whisper, "Oh, Fred, I don't like her much, I weally must suck my fumb."
And so she did.
CHAPTER V.
AT THE FISHERMAN'S CAVE—FRED'S AQUARIUM.
"And where," said Mrs. Fielding, "are the dear brave children who saved my darling's life?"
"Here is Fred, mamma, and yonder is Toddie, hiding behind her daddy's legs."
"Toddie," said Fred, "take your thumb out of your mouth."
"Come to me both of you. Dear, dear, it was quite an adventure I'm sure. What dear children! I'm sure they ought both to have the Society's medal. Very poor, aren't they? I must do something for them."
These last words, though addressed quietly to Frank, were loud enough for all to hear.
"Oh, ma!" he said.