met the cow that had given him so much trouble.

"Why didn't you bring him along?" the men asked further.

"Have you got a cow car?" Freddie asked in turn.

"Yes, we have. Would you like to see one?" went on one of the
railroaders. "If your papa will bring you out on the platform at the
next stop, I'll show you how our cows travel."

Mr. Bobbsey promised to do this, and the party moved back to meet Nan,
Flossie, and their mamma. Freddie told them at once about his
promised excursion to the cattle car, and, of course, the others
wanted to see, too.

"If we stop for a few minutes you may all come out," Mr. Bobbsey said.
"But it is always risky to get off and have to scramble to get back
again. Sometimes they promise us five minutes and give us two, taking
the other three to make up for lost time."

The train gave a jerk, and the next minute they drew up to a little
way station.

"Here we are, come now," called Mr. Bobbsey, picking Freddie up in his
arms, and telling the others to hurry after him.

"Oh, there go the boys from our car!" called Bert, as quite a party of
youngsters alighted. "They must be going on a picnic; see their lunch
boxes."