“Why don’t you ride?” she asked. “There’s room.”
“Oh, we have had lots of rides,” explained Jan. “Besides you’re our first regular passenger. You can give me your five cents now if you want to.”
“My five cents?”
“Yes.”
“What for?”
“Your fare. Didn’t you see the sign?” and Jan pointed to the one on Nicknack’s side.
“Oh! Why, I haven’t any money!” cried Mary. “I’ll have to get right out! I thought you were asking me to ride as you often do.”
“We’re trying to make money for the Crippled Home,” explained Janet. “But I guess we won’t take in much, Ted.”
“No. I guess not,” and her brother sadly shook his head.
“I’m goin’ to sing again!” announced Trouble. “You mus’ all lis-ten!”