It was still raining, so there was no hope of going motoring, and they concluded they were having enough fun at home to make up for it.
But when the four "children" returned, they looked at them a moment in silent astonishment, and then burst into shrieks of laughter.
Mr.Maynard and Mr.Bryant had transformed themselves into boys, by brushing their hair down very wet and straight, and wearing large, round collars made of white paper, and tied with enormous bows.

They looked funny enough, but the two ladies were funnier still.

Mrs.Maynard had her hair in two long pigtails tied with huge ribbons, and Cousin Ethel had her hair in bunches of curls, also tied with big bows.

They both wore white bib aprons, and carried foolish-looking dolls which they had made out of pillows, tied round with string.
"You _dear_ children!" cried Midget; "I think you are lovely! Come along to luncheon." The "children" politely let King and Midget go first, and they followed, giggling.

Sarah, the waitress, was overcome with amusement, but she managed to keep a straight face, as the comical-looking procession filed in.
King and Marjorie appropriated their parents' seats, and the others sat at the sides of the table.
"No, Helen, dear," said Midget, "you can't have any tea.