Snap sprang about, barking and wagging his tail, and, there being no
more water in Freddie's engine, he had to stop pumping, for which
every one was glad.

"You must not do that again," said Mrs. Bobbsey, when the excitement
was over, and laughing Dinah had dried her face, and put on another
apron. "You frightened us all, Freddie, and that is not nice, you
know."

"I won't, Mamma, but I did want to try my fire engine."

"Then you must do it in the bath room where the water will do no harm.
But come now, children, get your breakfast and then you will have the
whole day to look at your toys."

Breakfast was rather a hurried affair, and every now and then Flossie
and Freddie would leave the table to see some of their gifts. But
finally the meal was over and then came more joyous times. Sam
received his presents, and Mr. and Mrs. Bobbsey had time to look at
theirs, for Santa Claus had not forgotten them.

"And there's something for Snap, and for Snoop, too!" exclaimed
Freddie. "Snoop has a new ribbon with a silver bell, and Snap a new
collar, with his name on," and soon the cat and dog, newly adorned,
were being put through some of their tricks.

If I tried to tell you all that went on in the Bobbsey house that
Christmas this book would contain nothing else. So I will only say
that the holiday was one of the most delightful the twins ever
remembered.