"The question still to be settled," broke in Betty, determined to change the conversation, "is how are we to go to camp. Shall we skate or sled or——"
"Ice boat!" cried the voice of Will Ford at the door. "Ladies, excuse me, but I have arrived at a most propitious time, I observe. I overheard what you said. Allow me to suggest—an ice boat!"
They looked at him with rather startled glances, and he added:
"Shall I explain?"
"As it seems to be an unguessable riddle—do," urged his sister. "Did you bring any chocolates?"
"I did."
"Pay as you enter," said Mollie, laughingly.