“So do I!” agreed Tom. “If he had, Lola and I could ’a’ brought him along with us in the train.”
“Did they catch the burglars that got in Miss Ransom’s store?” asked Teddy, when the boat was nearing the bungalow dock. “And did she ever get back the funny box with the secret drawer?”
“No, I don’t b’lieve she ever did,” said Tom. “Anyhow, I didn’t hear anything about that. I’ve just been thinking about coming out here to see you and Jan and have fun.”
A little later the motor boat stopped at the pier in front of the Sunnyside bungalow, and Tom and Lola were being made welcome by Mrs. Martin and Nora. Daddy Martin had gone to town to see about ordering some things for his soda-water stand.
“Isn’t this great?” cried Ted to Tom, when the two boys had a chance to roam about the woods near the bungalow.
“It’s just dandy!” cried Tom. “I could live here forever!”
“We’ll get our dolls and take them for a walk in the woods,” said Janet to Lola. “You brought a doll, didn’t you?”
“Yes, I brought my three best ones.”
“Oh, then we can have a lovely time, and play parties and all like that. What is it, Trouble?” Janet asked, for Baby William was pulling at her dress.
“I want some, too!” he exclaimed.