Beside the tank was a metal container which held paper cups nested together. Veve took out one for herself and one for Connie. They drank the ice water slowly. It was so cold it made their teeth ache.
Veve, who liked to remove the paper cups from the machine, decided to take a drink to Miss Gordon.
Down the aisle she started, balancing the filled cup carefully.
Just then the train gave a sudden lurch as it slackened speed for a curve. Veve stumbled sideways.
The cup slipped from her hand, and a little water splashed on a man who sat along the aisle.
“Oh, I am terribly sorry,” Veve said politely.
When Veve finally reached Miss Gordon’s seat, not much water was left in the cup. The teacher drank what little there was and thanked Veve.
Sunny offered to get her another cup, and soon all the Brownies needed a drink. Miss Gordon had to ask them to remain in their seats because she was afraid they might disturb the other passengers.
“Let’s play jacks,” suggested Veve, who wanted to do something every minute.
“What with?” inquired Connie, not very much interested.