Then we must leave dry land and go close to the water to find the birds that wade; and finally, we must go to the lake or sea itself for the birds that swim and dive." "Why, here's Quick!" cried Nat, as the little fox-terrier came leaping down the lane, tracking them, nose to the ground.

"How did you get out of the barn, sir ?" "I suspect that Dodo has discovered that we are missing and is looking for us," said the Doctor.

"There is the breakfast bell.

Do you realize, my lads, that we have been out two hours ?" "I often come out early in the morning," said Rap, "so it doesn't seem strange to me." "I'm starving, Uncle Roy," said Nat, "though I am only beginning to feel it." "Think how much worse you would have felt if you had not eaten some bread and milk before you started." "Yes, indeed," said Nat.

"Do many sicknesses come from not eating enough ?" "Not so many as come from eating too much!" laughed the Doctor.