“Jamie calls that a present!” scoffed Jane in disappointment.
“But it is!” cried Vevi. “It’s a wonderful gift! Just look at that old turtle’s shell. See what’s painted on it!”
“C-L-O-V-E-R,” Rosemary spelled out the yellow letters.
“The fastest turtle at Silver Beach!” Vevi laughed in sheer delight. “Now the Brownies will be able to enter the race at the hotel Saturday! With Clover we can’t lose!”
CHAPTER 14
HIDDEN IN THE SAND
VEVI lifted the snapping turtle out of water and set him on the ground.
He started off as fast as he could toward the road.
“Look at him go!” shouted Vevi. “Why, he must be the fastest turtle in the world!”
“He’ll be gone if you don’t catch him,” Connie warned.