"O you incomprehensible person," said he.


[IX]

IN WHICH TOMMY CLIMBS A STILE

"You daren't climb into the hay-loft."

"Daren't I?" said Tommy, scornfully. "You see if I don't." And he shinned easily up the ladder.

The hay-loft was cool and fragrant—a welcome contrast to the glaring yard.

"Come up too," said Tommy.

Madge's black eyes flashed.