And--" "Jo don't like Ford, because she's stuck on Dick," stated a shrill, positive young voice behind them, and Mrs.Kate turned sharply upon her offspring.

"They was waving hands to each other just now, through the window.

I seen 'em," Buddy finished complacently.

"Dick was down fixing the bridge, and--" "Buddy, you run right out and play! You must not listen to older people and try to talk about some-thing you don't understand." "Aw, I understand them two being stuck on each other," Buddy maintained loftily.

"And I seen Dick--" "Chase yourself outdoors, like your mother said; and don't butt in on--" "Chester!" reproved Mrs.Kate, waving Buddy out of the kitchen.