"I think Bram and the Scotchman had better go to-day," said Harry; "Frank and I went yesterday."
"Why don't Mr. Overbeck go?" asked Mrs. Van Alstine. "I thought he would take Amity over."
"He can't be spared," said her husband; "we must work all the afternoon to get the hides ready by Monday."
"Don't you want Frank and me?" asked Harry.
"Of course I shall be glad of your help, but I don't want you to spend your vacation in the factory, my boy. I dare say you and the doctor want to be off bug-hunting."
"Oh, the bugs can wait."
"I hope you like insects, Marion," said Abraham.
"I don't think I do," answered Marion. "I am rather afraid of them."
"And of snakes? Don't say you are afraid of snakes, now."
"I am very much afraid of them," said Marion. "I hope they don't grow here."