sorry, Beth."

The children kissed. Then, worn out by the thrilling events of the
night, slumber claimed them and held them captive until late next day.




CHAPTER V

Walking on Stilts

Julia came on the promised morning, and, to the delight of Beth, she
brought not only her own stilts, but bore an extra pair as a gift to
Beth.

Poor Beth was black and blue all over before she conquered those unruly
stilts, but it took more than bruises to dampen her ardor.

Julia was an expert in stilt walking. She could go up and down steps
on hers; she could dance with them, and do other feats that appeared
marvelous to Beth, and made her ambitious to do likewise.

However, Beth persevered so faithfully that soon she was on the road to
being an expert herself. Stilts took up a good share of the morning,
and, by lunch time, both children had fine appetites, although Beth was
very tired.

Mrs. Davenport suggested that the children play in the house for a
change. They soon tired, however, of the indoor sports, and Beth,