It ca n't be -- yes , it might , I do believe it is ! '' cried Jill , starting up and hardly daring to trust her own eyes . As she came out of her nest and showed herself , there could be no doubt about the other girl , for she gave one shout and came racing over the beach with both arms out , while her hat blew off unheeded , and the gay umbrella flew away , to the great delight of all the little people except Boo , who was upset by his sister 's impetuous rush , and lay upon his back howling . Molly did not do all the running , though , and Jill got her wish , for , never stopping to think of herself , she was off at once , and met her friend half-way with an answering cry . It was a pretty sight to see them run into one another 's arms and hug and kiss and talk and skip in such a state of girlish joy they never cared who saw or laughed at their innocent raptures . `` You darling dear ! where did you come from ? '' cried Jill , holding Molly by both shoulders , and shaking her a little to be sure she was real . `` Mrs. Minot sent for us to spend a week . You look so well , I ca n't believe my eyes ! '' answered Molly , patting Jill 's cheeks and kissing them over and over , as if to make sure the bright color would not come off . `` A week ? How splendid ! Oh , I 've such heaps to tell and show you ; come right over to my cubby and see how lovely it is , '' said Jill , forgetting everybody else in her delight at getting Molly . `` I must get poor Boo , and my hat and umbrella , I left them all behind me when I saw you , '' laughed Molly , looking back . But Mrs. Minot and Jack had consoled Boo and collected the scattered property , so the girls went on arm in arm , and had a fine time before any one had the heart to disturb them . Molly was charmed with the boat , and Jill very glad the box was done in season . Both had so much to tell and hear and plan , that they would have sat there for ever if bathing-time had not come , and the beach suddenly looked like a bed of red and yellow tulips , for every one took a dip , and the strangers added much to the fun . Molly could swim like a duck , and quite covered herself with glory by diving off the pier . Jack undertook to teach Boo , who was a promising pupil , being so plump that he could not sink if he tried .
XXXXX was soon through , and lay on the sand enjoying the antics of the bathers till she was so faint with laughter she was glad to hear the dinner-horn and do the honors of the Willows to Molly , whose room was next hers .
Boo Jack Jill Minot Molly bathing-time cubby left right week