She reached the carryall to find again that no one was in it. The
party had passed on for the last station, where it had been decided
all should meet at the foot of grandfather's hill, that they might all
arrive at the house together.
Mrs. Peterkin and Agamemnon looked out eagerly for the party all
the way, as Elizabeth Eliza must be tired by this time; but Mrs.
Peterkin's last walk had been so slow, that the other party was far
in advance and reached the stopping-place before them. The little
boys were all rowed out on the stone fence, awaiting them, full of
delight at having reached grandfather's. Mr.
Peterkin came forward to meet them, and, at the same moment
with Mrs. Peterkin, exclaimed: "Where is Elizabeth Eliza?" Each
party looked eagerly at the other; no Elizabeth Eliza was to be
seen. Where was she? What was to be done? Was she left behind?
Mrs. Peterkin was convinced she must have somehow got to
grandfather's. They hurried up the hill. Grandfather and all the
family came out to greet them, for they had been seen
approaching. There was great questioning, but no Elizabeth Eliza!
It was sunset; the view was wide and fine. Mr. and Mrs. Peterkin
stood and looked out from the north to the south. Was it too late
to send back for Elizabeth Eliza? Where was she?
Meanwhile the little boys had been informing the family of the
object of their visit, and while Mr.
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