The thing on hand now was the expedition to Silver Lake.

Daisy's foot and ankle were getting sufficient strength to bear all the work that need be asked of them; and it was best to go while the hot weather still lingered.

It was early in September, and the day was fixed.

Quite a party was going.

There were no visitors at Melbourne House now except Mrs.Gary and her children; but that brought the home party up to seven.
Dr.Sandford was going, of course.