When morning came Flossie and Freddie were the first
up.
"We're going to the country!" sang Flossie, walking about in a long
night-gown that trailed over the floor.
"Going to Meadow Brook!" chanted Freddie. "Where's Snoop? I'm going to
take him!"
"And may we take Snap, too?" asked Bert, who had taught the former
circus dog many new tricks.
[Illustration: THE BOBBSEY HOUSE WAS SOON A VERY BUSY PLACE]
"Yes, we'll take them both," said Mrs. Bobbsey. "Now hurry, children
dear. We are going to leave soon after breakfast, and it is a long
ride in the train, you know."
"Are we going to ride in the 'merry-go-round car'?" asked Flossie.
"She means a parlor car, with chairs that swing around," said Nan,
with a laugh.
"Yes, we'll ride in a chair car," decided Mr. Bobbsey.
The Bobbsey house was soon a very busy place. Valises that had been
opened were packed again. Dinah got a quick breakfast. Mr. Bobbsey had
much telephoning to do about business matters, and Mrs. Bobbsey--well,
she had to do what all mothers do on such occasions--look after
everything. Nan and Bert helped as much as they could.
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