as Freddie would not go without her, their parents had taken them both
out in the Spring.

"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
halfdressed, they hurried out to the barn.

"Whar yo' chillers 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
dat 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