"
"Give it to Allen," Will advised, as they tumbled out on the tiny
wharf. "I have more than my share already."
"Oh, all right," said Allen, "I'll be the goat. How about it,
Betty--shall we give them another race? It looks as if a little speed
would come in handy."
"No, let Mollie lead this time. I hope she knows the way."
"Of course I do," said Mollie, coming up behind them. "There isn't any
way to find. The house is at the end of the wharf. Follow us and----"
"You'll get something to eat," Roy finished for her. "We have the
basket."
"Then you needn't worry about our following you," said Allen. "Only if
you don't look out we will get there before you after all. Come on,
Betty," and for the second time that day the young folks had a chance to
test their skill in running. The main thing was that they got there
before the rain.
CHAPTER X
BRIGHT AND EARLY
The morning dawned clear and bright. Mollie woke first in the large,
sunshiny room which the girls had chosen to occupy together during their
stay on Pine Island.
It contained two large double beds--each in a little alcove of its own.
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