`` At least wait for a day or two until you 're sure that it has cleared up , '' implored Aunt Jennie . `` Which being interpreted means , ` Wait for a day or two , because then your father may be home and he 'll squelch your mad expedition , ' '' said Kate , with a sly glance at me . `` No , no , my mother , your wiles are in vain . We 'll hit the trail tomorrow at sunrise . So just be good , darling , and help us pack up some provisions . I 'll send Jim for his father 's democrat . '' Aunt Jennie resigned herself to the inevitable and betook herself to the pantry with the air of a woman who washes her hands of the consequences . I flew upstairs to pack some finery . I was wild with delight over the proposed outing . I did not realize what it actually meant , and I had perfect confidence in Kate , who was an expert driver , an experienced camper out , and an excellent manager . If I could have seen what was ahead of us I would certainly not have been quite so jubilant and reckless , but I would have gone all the same . I would not miss the laughter-provoking memories of that trip out of my life for anything . I have always been glad I went . * * * * * We left at sunrise the next morning ; there was a sunrise that morning , for a wonder . The sun came up in a pinky-saffron sky and promised us a fine day . Aunt Jennie bade us goodbye and , estimable woman that she was , did not trouble us with advice or forebodings . Mr. Nash had sent over his `` democrat , '' a light wagon with springs ; and Kate 's `` shaganappies , '' Tom and Jerry -- native ponies , the toughest horse flesh to be found in the world -- were hitched to it . Kate and I were properly accoutred for our trip and looked -- but I try to forget how we looked ! The memory is not flattering . We drove off in the gayest of spirits .
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