The children’s fright over, they continued to play on the beach, but Ted contented himself with digging a well, and did not try any more tunnels. Mrs. Keller watched them for a little while. As she was walking away, Janet asked:
“Did you find your wedding ring?”
“No, my dear, I’m sorry to say I didn’t,” was the answer.
“And did Mr. Keller find his keys?” Teddy wanted to know.
“Not those, either,” was the reply. “I’m afraid they are gone, and he may have a great deal of trouble over them.”
“I’m going to look for them again to-morrow,” promised Teddy. “I’d look for them some more to-day,” he added, “but I have to go crabbing.”
“Yes, this is the best season for going crabbing,” agreed Mrs. Keller. “They are large now and very good.”
Then she walked off up the beach toward the cottage where she and her husband were staying. Janet looked at her brother and exclaimed:
“You didn’t tell me you were going crabbing!”
“Didn’t I?” asked Ted. “Well, I forgot about it, I guess.”