He shied for cocoa-nuts, he swung in the boat with Pennyloaf, he rode with her on the whirligigs.

When they were choked, and whitened from head to foot, with dust, it was natural to seek the nearest refreshment-booth.

Bob had some half-dozen male and female acquaintances clustered about him by now; of course.

He must celebrate the occasion by entertaining all of them.

Consumed with thirst, he began to drink without counting the glasses.