“The windmill!” Hanny said in a frightened voice. “I left it turned on. If it pumps very long in this high wind, our tulips may be ruined!”
Chapter 10
IN THE HAYLOFT
THE wind was blowing steadily now, whipping the trees and sending everyone to cover.
Hanny and Vevi huddled in the drugstore doorway, not knowing what to do.
“I should have locked the windmill before I left the farm,” Hanny said, clutching her hat tightly to keep it from sailing away.
“Maybe your uncle will get home and take care of it,” Vevi said hopefully.
“He has gone away for the afternoon. Oh, Vevi, I will have to get out there as fast as I can. This wind is not going to let up for a long while.”
“I will go with you,” Vevi offered. She did not really want to go. It was a long walk to the farm and the sharp wind would make the trip uncomfortable.
Nevertheless, she started off with Hanny down the street. The girls had to duck their heads and bend low. Even then it was hard to keep on their feet.