They were considerably delayed by Albert's excursions after new insects, for he had brought his collecting-box and net along.

So that when, about the middle of the afternoon, as they stopped, in fording a brook, to water old Prince, and were suddenly startled by the sound of thunder, Albert felt a little conscience-smitten that he had not traveled more diligently toward his destination.

And when he drove on a quarter of a mile, he found himself in a most unpleasant dilemma, the two horns being two roads, concerning which those who directed him had neglected to give him any advice.

Katy had been here before, and she was very sure that to the right hand was the road.

There was now no time to turn back, for the storm was already upon them--one of those fearful thunderstorms to which the high Minnesota table-land is peculiarly liable.