“And Mr. and Mrs. Keller just came, too, and we thought you were they,” said Janet. “That’s our little brother over there,” and she pointed to William, who was digging in the sand.
Just then a big wave came rolling toward him. William did not see it, but Ted did, and he called:
“Look out, Trouble! Look out!”
William glanced up and ran back up the beach, but not quite fast enough, for the salt water wet his toes. However, he had taken off his shoes and stockings, so it didn’t matter.
“Trouble? Is that his name?” asked the man, in surprise.
“That’s what we call him,” answered Janet, with a smile. “But his real name is William Anthony Curlytop.”
“Curlytop—that’s an odd name,” murmured the lady.
“That isn’t our real name!” chuckled Ted. “What’s the matter with you, Jan?” he asked his sister.
“Oh, I’m all mixed up,” and she, too, laughed. “Our name is Martin,” she said. “I’m Janet and this is Ted. But we call William by the name of Trouble, because Daddy says he gets in it so often.”
“Oh, I see,” and the lady laughed. “Well, my name is Randall, and this is my husband. I hope we shall see you children again,” she added, as Ted and Janet began to move away. For they thought it was about time they returned to the cottage.