He tried to settle it in that way and trudged gayly off , hoping Sancho would n't feel hurt at being left , wondering if any of `` Smithers 's lot '' would be round , and planning to do the honors handsomely to the boys . It was very warm ; and just outside of the town they paused by a wayside watering-trough to wash their dusty faces , and cool off before plunging into the excitements of the afternoon . As they stood refreshing themselves , a baker 's cart came jingling by ; and Sam proposed a hasty lunch while they rested . A supply of gingerbread was soon bought ; and , climbing the green bank above , they lay on the grass under a wild cherry-tree , munching luxuriously , while they feasted their eyes at the same time on the splendors awaiting them ; for the great tent , with all its flags flying , was visible from the hill . `` We 'll cut across those fields , -- it 's shorter than going by the road , -- and then we can look round outside till it 's time to go in . I want to have a good go at every thing , especially the lions , '' said Sam , beginning on his last cookie . `` I heard 'em roar just now ; '' and Billy stood up to gaze with big eyes at the flapping canvas which hid the king of beasts from his longing sight . `` That was a cow mooing . Do n't you be a donkey , Bill . When you hear a real roar , you 'll shake in your boots , '' said Ben , holding up his handkerchief to dry , after it had done double duty as towel and napkin . `` I wish you 'd hurry up , Sam . Folks are going in now . I see 'em ! '' and Billy pranced with impatience ; for this was his first circus , and he firmly believed that he was going to behold all that the pictures promised . `` Hold on a minute , while I get one more drink . Buns are dry fodder , '' said Sam , rolling over to the edge of the bank and preparing to descend with as little trouble as possible . He nearly went down head first , however ; for , as he looked before he leaped , he beheld a sight which caused him to stare with all his might for an instant , then turn and beckon , saying in an eager whisper , `` Look here , boys , -- quick ! '' Ben and Billy peered over , and both suppressed an astonished `` Hullo ! '' for there stood Bab , waiting for Sancho to lap his fill out of the overflowing trough . Such a shabby , tired-looking couple as they were !
XXXXX with a face as red as a lobster and streaked with tears , shoes white with dust , playfrock torn at the gathers , something bundled up in her apron , and one shoe down at the heel as if it hurt her .
Bab Hullo afternoon cherry-tree excitements first left minute mooing watering-trough