"There will be plenty of time to start them in the Fall," said Mrs.
Bobbsey, and so it had been arranged. And now the four twins were
all to attend the same school, which would open in about a week.

Flossie and Freddie were both up early the next morning, and,
scarcely half-dressed, they hurried out to the barn.

"Whar yo' chillens gwine?" demanded Dinah, as she prepared to get
breakfast.

"Out to see our dog," answered Freddie. "Is Sam around?"

"Yes, he's out dere somewheres, washin' de carriage. But don't
yo' let 'at dog bite yo'."

"We won't," said Freddie.

"He wouldn't bite anyhow," declared Flossie.

Sam opened the box stall for them, and out bounced the big white
dog, barking in delight, and almost knocking down the twins, so
glad was he to see them.

"What shall we call him?" asked Freddie. "Maybe we'd better name
him Snoop, like our cat. I guess Snoop is gone forever."

"No, we mustn't call him Snoop," said Flossie, "for some day our
cat might come back, and he'd want his own name again. We'll call
our dog Snap, 'cause see how bright his eyes snap. Then if our cat