The trunks were lettered, A, B, and C, the packages and smaller bundles numbered.

Each member of the family had his especial duty to perform, his particular bundles to oversee.

Not a detail was forgotten--fares, prices, and tips were calculated to two places of decimals.

Even the amount of food that it would be necessary to carry for the black greyhound was determined.

Mrs.Sieppe was to look after the lunch, "der gomisariat." Mr.Sieppe would assume charge of the checks, the money, the tickets, and, of course, general supervision.