"It was like finding real treasure," said Russ.
"I wish we'd find some more," said George. "I'm going to dig a big hole."
But, though he scooped out more sand, he found no more gold, nor did Russ, though they found some pretty shells.
Daddy Bunker, Cousin Tom and Cousin Ruth came down to the beach to see what all the joyful laughter was about and they were told of the finding of the lost locket Rose had dropped in the sand.
"I never thought I'd get it back," she said, "but I did."
"And I never thought I'd get my doll back," said Vi, "and I didn't. But I got a nicer one out of the sea."
"Well, that was very good luck," said Daddy Bunker. "For once digging in the sand had some results."
They all walked up to Cousin Tom's bungalow.
On the way Laddie seemed rather quiet.
"What's the matter?" asked his father. "Aren't you glad you found your sister's gold locket?"