"Sliding down the water pipe," said Sandy.
"Quarrelling," said Fergus.
"Nice way to spend the morning," said Mr. McDonald, who appeared at that moment from the stables. "Go and get washed up and we'll see if you have any broken glass in your cuts."
When the damages were repaired neither boy was found to be much hurt, but Jean begged so hard that they should not be punished, that the two were let off for that time.
"The next piece of mischief you get into you'll be sent to bed for a day to rest up and think it over," said Sandy's father, and the boys assured him that they would never, never do anything again as long as they lived.
FOOTNOTES:
[4] Wild dogs.
[5] Name given to the pack carried on the back.
[6] Bucket for water, carried by Australians.