"As I said," went on Betty, "we can wear our sailor suits when aboard.
When we go ashore we can wear our other dresses."

"I'm not going to take a lot of clothes," declared Grace, getting
ready to defend herself against Mollie when the latter should have
discovered the loss of the tidbit. "One reason we had such a good time
on our 'hike,' was that we didn't have to bother with a lot of
clothes. We shall enjoy ourselves much more, I think."

"And I agree with you, my dear," said Betty. "Besides, we haven't room
for many things on the Gem. Not that I want to deprive you of
anything," she added, quickly, for she realized her position as
hostess. "But really, to be comfortable, we don't want to be crowded,
and if we each take our smallest steamer trunk I think that will hold
everything, and then we'll have so much more room. The trunks will go
under the bunks very nicely."

"Then we'll agree to that," said Mollie. "Two sailor suits, so we can
change; one nice shore dress, if we are asked anywhere, and one
rough-and-ready suit for work-- or play."

"Good!" cried Amy. "As for shoes---- "

"Who took my candy?" cried Mollie, discovering the loss of the one she
had put down to tie her lace. "It was the only one in the box and----
"

Grace laughed, and thus acknowledged her guilt.