Toby whinnied, which was his way of laughing, I suppose, and then Bunker Blue led him forth from the classroom. So Bunny didn't have to leave school to ride his pet home, though I believe the little boy would have been very glad to do so—as would, in fact, any boy in the class.
"Well, now we will go on with our exercises," said Miss Bradley. "Can you remember your recitation now, Bobbie?"
The appearance of Toby seemed to have had a good effect, for Bobbie began again about Mary and her lamb, and gave all the verses, without forgetting a single line. Every one clapped his or her hands when he finished and made his bow.
In turn the other children recited. Then came the singing of some songs in which the whole school joined in the big assembly hall, and the "last day," ended.
"Now for the long vacation!" cried Bunny Brown, as he raced out of the schoolyard with the other boys.
"And lots of fun!" added Charlie Star.
"We'll go camping!" said George Watson.
"And sail boats!" added Harry Bentley.
The girls, too, were no less joyful. They talked of what they would do, of the play parties they would have and of picnics in the woods.
"Will you play store any more?" asked Mary Watson of Sue.