"That's what a number of passengers did," said the conductor. "There's
no danger in going out now - all the animals are back in their cages."

"Then that's what we'll do, children," said their father. "Gather up
your things, and we'll take the trolley home. The moon is coming up,
and it will soon be light."

"I'm hungry," said Freddie, fretfully.

"So am I," added his twin sister.

"Well, I have some crackers and cookies in my bag," replied Mrs.
Bobbsey." You can eat those on the way. Nan, go tell Dinah that we're
going to take a trolley. We can each carry something."

"I'll carry Snoop," exclaimed Freddie. He hurried down the aisle to
where the cook was now standing, intending to get the box containing his
pet cat."

"Where's Snoop, Dinah? " he asked.

"Heah he am!" she said, lifting up the slatbox. "He ain't made a sound
in all dis confusion, nuther."

The next moment Freddie gave a cry of dismay:

"Snoop's gone!" he wailed. "He broke open the box and he's gone! Oh,
where is Snoop?"

"Ma sakes alive!" cried Dinah. The box was empty!