"Thank you," said Russ.
The six little Bunkers watched until the fisherman was out of sight around the next point, and then they started to play again.
"I thought sure he was the one that daddy wanted," said Russ, a little sadly.
"So did I," added Laddie. He, too, was disappointed. "Maybe I could make up a riddle about a red-haired man," he added more cheerfully.
"Maybe you could," agreed Russ.
"I guess I will, too," said Laddie. "I can think of a riddle the next time."
A little later the children heard a voice asking:
"Well, are you having a good time?"
They looked up to see Daddy and Mother Bunker walking toward them through the woods.
"Oh, we're having lots of fun!" said Rose, who had been amusing Vi, Margy and Mun Bun.