The little girl never had been in one. She imagined though that scenery would look much the same if one were high in the sky.
After the girls had left the cliff, Vevi pleaded with Miss Gordon to let the Brownies hike on to Cabell’s pond.
“Turtles?” asked the teacher, smiling.
“To see the birds,” Vevi answered quickly.
Both Miss Gordon and Mrs. Williams thought the hike would be worth while. The matter was put to a vote. Everyone was in favor of making the trip on to the pond.
Vevi and Connie knew the way well now that there was no fog to confuse them. Without once hesitating, they led the troop to the tiny body of water off the winding, dirt road.
“Oh, someone’s here ahead of us!” exclaimed Vevi.
A boatman was fishing in the center of the pond. Apparently, he was having no luck. At any rate, upon seeing the children, he rowed in.
“Catch anything?” Vevi demanded, running up to peer into the bottom of the boat.
“Nothing except turtles,” the fisherman replied in disgust. “They’re a nuisance in this pond. Always taking your bait.”