"
"Well, I would dearly love to go," Dexie said. "It will be such a chance to
see that part of the country, and by the way papa speaks of the McDonald
homestead we would like it very much."
"Then you cannot do better than spend a few days at the seaside with him.
There is a fine beach near, and chances for sea-bathing and all the rest of
the delights of a seaside farm. If you like, Gertrude will go with you and
stay for the first day or two."
"Is there a beach and sandhills like Stanhope Bay?" Dexie asked.
"Yes, only better, I think; and they have boats and go fishing sometimes. I
am sure you would enjoy yourselves."
Lancy had been talking to Mr. McDonald during this conversation, but he now
turned to them, saying:
"What do you say, girls, to accepting this kind invitation? Shall we go in
a body?"
"They would all like to go, Mr. McDonald, but they are afraid they will
crowd you," said Beatrice, smiling; "but I know so much better than that,
that I am going to send Gertrude along with them. You will give her
house-room, I know."
"Hoose-room, is't; there's plenty o' that; but hoo shune can ye a' come
up?" he anxiously inquired.
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