Mary Erskine said he must guess.
"Some cake," said Phonny.
"Guess again," said Mary Erskine.
"Apples," said Phonny.
"Guess again," said Mary Erskine.
"Why, have not I guessed right yet ?" asked Phonny.
"I can't tell you," replied Mary Erskine.

"Only you may guess as much as you please." Phonny of course gave up guessing, since he was not to be told whether he guessed right or not; though he said he was sure that it was cake, or else, perhaps, some of the turn-overs.

The party walked along by very pleasant paths until they came to a field by the side of the brook.

There were trees along the banks of the brook, under which, and near the water, there were a great many cool and shady places that were very pleasant.

Mary Erskine led the way down to one of these where there was a large flat stone near the water.