So the Bobolinks were taught their lesson in trying to win a race by running for a time and then resting.
CHAPTER XII
THE STORY OF AN ALASKAN TRIP
When the Bobolinks reached the house, they found the veranda occupied by the Blue Birds, who sat in a semi-circle about three ladies in rocking chairs—Mrs. Talmage, Aunt Selina, and Mrs. Catlin. The latter had a roll of paper in her lap, and evidently had been explaining something to the audience.
“Oh, boys, you’re just in time!” cried Ruth.
“Mrs. Catlin’s got her story all written for our magazine, and she was just going to read it,” explained Dot.
“May we hear it?” asked Ned, for the Bobolinks.
“Why, certainly. Sit right down on the steps,” said Mrs. Catlin.