said Grandpa Ford. "We'll drive over with horses, though I have an auto
on my place. But I like horses better."

"Will there be room enough for all of us in the carriage?" asked Russ.

"Oh, yes. I sent word to bring the biggest carriage I have. It has four
seats, and I guess I can pack you all in."

Having found out this much Russ was satisfied. He looked at Rose and
nodded, as they sat together in the railroad train. Russ had feared
that, as there were so many of them, some might be left behind after
Tarrington was reached. And he wanted to get to Great Hedge as soon as
he could, to begin to find out why there was something strange in or
about the big house.

"Well, now we can settle down for a long ride," said Mrs. Bunker, as she
"counted noses," to make sure all her children were with her and her
husband.

It was quite cold, but the car was warm and the six little Bunkers
looked out of the windows, and enjoyed the trip. They always liked to
travel.

"It looks like snow," said Grandpa Ford to the conductor, when it was
time to collect the tickets.

"Yes, I came down from New York State the other night," said the
railroad man, "and we were having quite a flurry then. Shouldn't be
surprised if we ran into a big blizzard before we reached Tarrington."