“Lay it after you get back,” suggested Jeffrey.
“I want to see the game, thank you. Maybe, though, I can do it to-morrow evening.”
“Of course you can; carpets lay better in the evening, anyhow.” And Poke released his prisoner.
“Will Hope come along?” asked Jeffrey.
“I guess so,” Jim replied. “Want me to find out?”
“Yes, and say, Jim, while you’re about it see if Lady will get up some sandwiches and things for us, will you?”
“Of course she will.” Jim went out to seek his mother and sister, and Poke began to chuckle.
“What are you crying about?” asked Gil.
“Oh, nothing much, thank you. I was just wondering which of us, if Hope comes, is to swim. For I’ll be switched if I want to go five in a canoe.”
“That’s so,” said Jeff. “I hadn’t thought of that. Couldn’t we take two canoes, Gil?”