CHAPTER II

ROPE JUMPING, AND WHAT FOLLOWED


"Oh, mamma, what have you brought?" Such was the cry from all of the
Bobbsey twins, as they gathered around Mrs. Bobbsey in the hallway. She
had several small packages in her hands, and one looked very much like a
box of candy.

Mrs. Bobbsey kissed them all before speaking. "Have you been good while
I was gone?" she asked.

"I guess we tried to be good," answered Bert meekly.

"Freddie's boiler got broke, that's all," said Flossie. "Dinah swept up
the dirt."

Before anything more could be said all were in the dining room and Mrs.
Bobbsey was called upon to admire the row of houses. Then the box of
candy was opened and each received a share.

"Now you had better go out and play," said the mother. "Dinah must set
the table for dinner. But be sure and put on your thick coats. It is
very cold and feels like snow."

"Oh, if only it would snow!" said Bert. He was anxious to try a sled he