The excitement caused by the runaway was over now. Bert got back his
sled and, as interest in coasting had waned at the prospect of hot
chocolate sodas, the crowd of boys and girls trooped from the hill and
started toward town, where there was a favorite drug store.

Standing about the soda counter the boys and girls discussed the
recent happening.

"What did you think, Nan, when you saw the team coming?" asked Grace
Lavine.

"I really don't know what I did think," answered Nan.

"Weren't you awfully frightened?" inquired Nellie Parks.

"Oh, I suppose I was. But I hoped I could steer out of the way, and I
remember hoping that Flossie and Freddie were in a safe place."

"Oh,--we were all right," said Freddie quickly. "Flossie and I were
watching the horses. This chocolate is awful good!" he added with a
sigh. "Is there any money left, Bert?"

"Yes, a little," answered his brother "But you have had your share."

"Oh, if there is any left let him and Flossie have it," suggested
Grace. "They're the smallest ones here."

"Yes, do," urged Nellie, and as several others agreed that this was
the thing to do, the two little Bobbsey twins each had another cup of