Why, it's a story in real life! And I want to live in that story, too, and help you just like a book heroine.

I think we can make it awfully interesting, being real enough so it isn't just make-believe.

It's keen, I tell you.

But for once I want to see if a boy and a girl can't cut out the love interest and be just good pals, like two boys together." Marion got up and stood before him, plainly as ready to go as to stay.

"If you'll agree to that I'll go and help you find your cave.