"I'm as hungry as a bear," declared Jimmie.
"And hear Kitty mewing; she's hungry, too." Betty looked at the big round basket, whose cover kept restlessly stirring.
"Did you leave something in the baggage-car for Max to eat?" Mrs. Reece asked Jimmie.
"Yes, mum. It's one o'clock; can't we have something now?"
"As late as that! No wonder you chickens are hungry for—"
"Chicken!" squealed Betty.
"And ham sandwiches!" added Jimmie.
"And chocolate cake!"
"And root-beer!"
"And peppermints!"