They thought that maybe he did not know enough to stop, so they turned and skated after him.

They chased him three times round the pond and then, feeling tired, eased up and took counsel together.
"I'm sure he must have seen us," said the younger girl.

"What does he mean by it ?" "Well, I have not come down here to play forfeits," said the other, "added to which I want my breakfast.

You wait here a minute, I'll go and have it out with him." He was standing only a dozen yards away.

Alone, though not a good performer on the ice, she contrived to cover half the distance dividing them.