"Send them to the cider-mill, or feed them to the pigs," said Harry.
"The grunters and squeakers don't mind bruised apples."
The children spent nearly all day in the shady orchard, until Uncle
Daniel said Bert and Harry had done enough work for the time.
"Then let's get our poles and go fishing," suggested Harry.
They did go, but got no bites. Harry said that morning was the best
time to fish.
When Flossie and Freddie became tired of picking apples up from the
ground, they found an old swing, and took turns in this, having lots
of fun.
Snoop and Snap enjoyed their life in the country. Snoop did not go far
from the house. There was another cat there, and the two soon became
great friends. Snap also found other dogs with whom he could romp and
play in the long meadow grass.
Mrs. Bobbsey and Aunt Sarah spent many hours talking over matters of
interest to them, while Dinah, and Martha, who was Aunt Sarah's cook,
spent most of their time in the kitchen, making good things to eat.
"'Cause dem chilluns suttinly does eat a turrible lot!" exclaimed
Dinah, as she finished making several pies.
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