"Oh, it's only once in a while," added Mollie. "Really, pet, we've had a
perfectly grand time."

"Even with the dog," added Amy, who was now herself again. "I was
silly to run."

"I don't blame you," said the farmer, "and yet if you hadn't, maybe Nero
wouldn't have chased you. It's a good thing not to run from a dog. If you
stand, it let's him see you're not afraid."

"Put that down in your books, girls," directed Betty. "Never run from a
dog. That advice may come in useful on our trip."

Half an hour later they were at Mrs. Palmer's house, and received a
hearty welcome, the telephone message having done much to relieve the
lady's anxiety.




CHAPTER XIII

THE MISSING LUNCH


"Oh, but these shoes are so comfortable!"

"I'm glad of that, Grace."

"Though I didn't really delay you much; did I?"