As for Dora Stanhope, she looked upon the elder Rover as more of a hero than ever.
After the mishap at the races on the ice the time flew by swiftly until the Christmas holidays.

Before going home for Christmas Dick called upon the Stanhopes and gave them the gifts he had purchased, over which they were much pleased.

For Dick Dora had worked a pretty scarf, of which he was justly proud.

Mrs.Stanhope had books for all the boys, something which was always to their liking.

The Rovers did not forget the Lanings, nor were they forgotten by these old friends.
"And now for home.