Instead they walked a long distance only to find themselves in a
poorer part of the town, with increasing crowds of children
inclined to follow. Their appearance seemed a source of interest
to older people as well and presently Win was induced to inquire
his way to the boulevard.

To his surprise the reply came in French, but between his own
knowledge and that of Edith, they made out that they were
traveling inland instead of toward the shore. This sounded
impossible unless they had completely lost all sense of direction.

But a second inquiry brought the same answer, so they followed the
offered advice, coming at last to the bay of St. Aubin's more than
a mile below St. Helier's, fortunately near one of the tram
stopping-places. Edith was good for a walk home and Roger would
have gone also if challenged, but both Win and Frances were tired
so Edith did not propose to return by the beach. Indeed, the tide
was now so high that they would have been forced to go part of the
way by the road.

"School for us to-morrow," said Frances dismally. "But I think we
should plan to do something very interesting every holiday all
winter."

"We will take a tea-basket and lunch out of doors," replied Edith
happily. "There are beautiful spots to visit in Jersey."

Win looked up suddenly. "Fran," he asked, "did you notice those
gentlemen who rode out of the square while we were looking at the
statue? Had you ever seen the younger one before?"