CHAPTER VII.
AN UNEXPECTED TERMINATION.
Directly after dinner Emma and Fani had started on their expedition.
They had no trouble to-day in finding their way to the willows, and they went as quickly as they could, so that they could have a long afternoon, and yet get back in time for Oscar's Festival.
They found the boat ready for them; oars and pole all in position, and a seat in the middle.

The boat was but lightly fastened to the shore, and the children sprang gayly into it.

Emma took the oars and pushed off.
She rowed well, and knew what she was about.

She handled the boat skilfully, for she had often been out on the lake with her friend when the wind blew and the waves were high.
Fani took his seat in the stern, saying:-- "When you want my help, just say so, Emma.

But I don't know anything at all about rowing." "I shan't need you," answered Emma, bravely, as she pulled away.
Two things, however, she had not counted on.