"
A little later her smothered laughter camp from its depths, and the laugh
was repeated when Elsie sank beside her.
When they came downstairs next morning they found Lancy waiting for them,
and a few minutes later Mr. Holbrook put in an appearance, making a merry
little party as they sat round the cosy breakfast table.
At the earnest solicitation of Mrs. Gardner, they consented to stay a few
days longer at Montague Bridge, and visit the places of interest in the
vicinity.
"I will leave the horse and carriage, and return to town with a friend, and
report to Mrs. Fremont," said Mr. Holbrook, "so you can drive around the
country here; and when you are ready for home just follow the telegraph
poles, and you'll not miss your road. You have made a good thing of it by
visiting Montague Bridge."
A few days later the new friends they had made were left behind, and they
were again in sight of Charlottetown.
When they arrived at Mrs. Fremont's they were received with delight, as
there had been a picnic planned, and they were waiting the return of the
little party from Montague, in order to announce the day.
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