They made room for Hal in the wagon, which had plenty of soft cushions in it. These were needed, for the cart had no springs and the road was rough. On the way to the Home, Ted and Jan told how Trouble had cut up the feather bed.
“Well, I’m glad he thought of me,” laughed Hal, “but I’m sorry he made so much work.”
“He was awful funny to see!” giggled Ted. “All feathers!”
When they were a little way from the Home, Hal said:
“You’d better stop now, and let me walk the rest of the way.”
“Oh, no,” objected Ted.
“Yes, it will be better. I’m used to it, and if some of the others saw me having a ride they’d want one, too.”
“We’ll give them all a ride some day,” agreed Jan, who saw that Hal’s idea was a good one.
“Will you? That will be fine!” cried the lame boy. “Let me know when you’re ready to do it, and I’ll tell the Superintendent. It will be great! Some of the boys and girls can’t walk. A goat ride would be fine for them!”
Ted and Jan promised to come the next day in the morning, and give as many rides as they could. But the next day it rained and also the next, so they had to wait about giving a treat to the cripples.