CHAPTER III
JUST FOR FUN
The twins were in the nursery the next morning, when Jane told them that their father had gone away at an early hour, on business.
"Thomas will take you to the station," said Jane.
"What dreadful luck!" sighed Gay.
"Perfectly dreadful!" echoed May.
Not that they disliked Thomas. On the contrary, they liked him very well, but they had anticipated much pleasure in going to the station in their father's company; to be deprived of this was to have their cup of sorrow filled to overflowing.
"You must dress yourselves this morning," continued Jane. "Nurse is busy with your mother and I must take care of baby. I've laid out your clothes; when you are dressed go right down to breakfast; you've no time to play. Mary has baked some little muffins for you, and you can have orange marmalade and raspberry jam, both. Now, make haste." And busy Jane hurried away.
"Muffins! Does Jane think muffins will make us happy?" cried Gay, scornfully.