In this way they could widen the field of study,
even to follow in time the cup of coffee to Java.
It was suggested, too, that at grandfather's they might study the
processes of maple-syrup as involved in the griddle-cakes.
Agamemnon pointed out the connection between the two subjects:
they were both the products of treesthe apple-tree and the maple.
Mr. Peterkin proposed that the lesson for the day should be
considered the study of trees, and on the way they could look at
other trees.
Why not, indeed, go this very day? There was no time like the
present. Their breakfast had been so copious, they would scarcely
be in a hurry for dinner, and would, therefore, have the whole day
before them.
Mrs. Peterkin could put up the remains of the breakfast for
luncheon.
But how should they go? The carryall, in spite of its name, could
hardly take the whole family, though they might squeeze in six, as
the little boys did not take up much room.
Elizabeth Eliza suggested that she could spend the night at
grandfather's.
Indeed, she had been planning a visit there, and would not object
to staying some days. This would make it easier about coming
home, but it did not settle the difficulty in getting there.
Why not "Ride and Tie"?
The little boys were fond of walking; so was Mr. Peterkin; and
Agamemnon and Solomon John did not object to their turn. Mrs.
Peterkin could sit in the carriage, when it was waiting for the
pedestrians to come up; or, she said, she did not object to a little
turn of walking.
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