But after breakfast we'll make him wash all the dishes--every one--and spend the rest of the forenoon slicking up around the place.

If he refuses--well, we'll know how to bring him to time." So Hen was ignored for the time being.

Dan and Greg busied themselves in the first breakfast preparations.

Dick and Dave, presently, went over to one of the windows, forcing it back and tugging at the shutter, which proved to be frozen in place.
"Bring some hot water, Dan, the minute you get it," urged Dick.

This was soon ready and a small amount of it was poured around the sill, loosening the shutter, which was shoved back.
"Glory! Look at the storm!" cried Dick.