CHAPTER X
THE SHELL HUNT

"Now, all ready for the hunting expedition," called Uncle William,
very early the next morning, he having taken a day away from his
office in the city, to enjoy himself with the Bobbseys at the
seashore.

It was to be a long journey, so Aunt Emily thought it wise to take the
donkey cart, so that the weary travelers, as they fell by the wayside,
might be put in the cart until refreshed. Besides, the shells and
things could be brought home in the cart. Freddie expected to capture
a real sea serpent, and Dorothy declared she would bring back a whale.
Nellie had an idea she would find something valuable, maybe a diamond,
that some fish had swallowed in mistake for a lump of sugar at the
bottom of the sea. So, with pleasant expectations, the party started
off, Bert and Hal acting as guides, and leading the way.

"If you feel like climbing down the rocks here we can walk all along
the edge," said Hal. "But be careful!" he cautioned, "the rocks are
awfully slippery. Dorothy will have to go on ahead down the road with
the donkeys, and we can meet her at the Point."

Freddie and Flossie went along with Dorothy, as the descent was
considered too dangerous for the little ones. Dorothy let Freddie
drive to make up for the fun the others had sliding down the rocks.

Uncle Daniel started down the cliffs first, and close behind him came
Mrs. Bobbsey and Aunt Emily. Nan and Nellie took another path, if a
small strip of jagged rock could be called a path, while Hal and Bert