The Quest of Happy Hearts by Kathleen Hay
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from the spring.
Even the Merediths were not prepared for such a feast! Aunt Janice had everything good imaginable, packed to overflowing, in the basket; enough and more to spare, even after the hungry boys and girls, had eaten all they could, with "Gem" to do his part. "There's not quite enough left for another picnic!" Beth looked over the table and gave a little sigh. Everyone joined in the laugh that followed. "Why, you sound sorry," Nora said, "we'll leave the rest of the feast for Jerry's and Marty's Grandfather." Jerry's face brightened, although he began to demur, but Harry and Don ended the discussion at once, by declaring they would certainly not lug the heavy basket back again. "Won't you get hungry though?" Marty's eyes rested on the delightful things left. "No, indeed; supper will be waiting and ready, when we get back to the castle." "It's beginning to get late, too--we've stayed here so long, since finding you and Jerry in the cabin." "Please, don't go yet," Marty began, fearing Janey's remark was leading up to that point. |
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