That is how we got so scratched and torn.

But we caught the chickens, and brought them back, with feathers flying, and with them squawking at the tops of their voices." "What fun it must have been!" said Betty.

"I wish I could have seen you then, and I wish I could see you now.

You must be wrecks." "They are not pretty sights, I can assure you," said Mrs.Sherman, laughing in spite of her disapproval.

"I'm astonished that you would make such a commotion on a public road, and I'm afraid I would have to lecture you a little if I were not sure that you would never do it again.