"Say not so!" begged the other girl. "There is a fancy hotel there, they say, and perhaps it has a soda fountain."
"Hi! Amy Drew!" called a voice behind them, as they descended the two steps into the Dainties Shop.
"Well, would you ever?" demanded Amy, looking around with no eagerness. "If it isn't Sally Moon and, of course, Belle."
"Hi, Amy!" repeated Sally. "Let me ask you something."
"Go ahead," returned Amy, but in no encouraging tone. "It's free to ask."
Sally, however, was not easily discouraged. Evidently Belle had put her up to ask whatever the question was, and to keep friendly with Belle Ringold Sally had to perform a good many unpleasant tasks.
"Your brother and Burd Alling have got back with that yacht, haven't they?" she demanded.
"You are correctly informed," answered Amy lightly.
"We want to see them. I suppose the boat is all right? That is, it is safe, isn't it?"