come? How many will it hold? Where shall we ride first?"

These queries were flung at Mr. Maynard by the breathless children
without waiting for answers, and as Mrs. Maynard came in just then,
Mr. Maynard told the story of his new acquisition.

"I've been looking at them for some time, as you know, Helen," he said,
looking at his wife, "and to-day I decided upon the purchase. It's a
big touring car, and will comfortably accommodate the whole Maynard
family and a chauffeur beside. It will arrive day after to-morrow, that's
Monday, and after a few short spins around this neighborhood, I think by
Thursday we may be able to start for an Ourday trip in it."

"A whole Ourday in an automobile!" cried Marjorie; "how gorgeous and
grand! Oh, King, isn't it just splendiferous!"

Marjorie sprang to her feet, and grasped her brother round the neck, and
they flew round the room in a sort of a wild Indian war-dance that went
far to express their joy and delight at the prospect.

"Two Ourdays, you know, Father," said Kitty, nestling quietly to
her father's side as her madcap brother and sister whirled round
the room. But they brought up with a round turn, though a little
dishevelled-looking, to hear Mr. Maynard's reply to Kitty's remark.

"Yes, two Ourdays at once!" Marjorie cried, affectionately pulling King's
hair as she spoke. He returned the caress by pinching her ear, and said,
"Will it be two Ourdays together, Father, or one at a time?"

"If you two young tornadoes will sit down quietly for a moment, you may