"I guess all the boys and girls'll wish they were us when we go to Florida, won't they?" asked Sue of Bunny.
"I guess they will!" he declared.
They were nearing the railroad now, on their way to the freight depot to get the boxes for Mr. Brown. There were several tracks to cross before the depot could be reached.
Suddenly, as the sleigh containing Bunny and Sue was about to cross the rails, a distant locomotive gave a loud whistle. Prince gave a jump and, a moment later, began to trot very fast.
"Whoa! Whoa there! Steady, Prince!" cried Uncle Tad, taking a firm hold of the reins. But Prince did not settle down. Instead he ran the faster, and straight for the tracks. And as the whistle of the locomotive sounded louder, Bunny and Sue knew a train was coming!
"Oh, Uncle Tad!" cried Sue, clinging to Bunny.
"Keep quiet, children!" begged the old soldier. "I guess we'll be all right!"
"Is he running away?" asked Bunny.
"I'm afraid he is," answered Uncle Tad. "But I'll pull him down in a minute. Sit tight and hold fast!"