Bobbsey tell stories about waterfalls, and what caused them,
that the older twins and their cousins did not get to bed until nearly
ten o'clock, whereas nine was the usual hour.
Of course Flossie and Freddie "turned in," as sailors say, about eight
o'clock, for their little eyes would not stay open any longer.
"We'll wake up as soon as my father and mother are asleep," said Bert
to Harry, as they went to their rooms, which were adjoining ones.
"Then we'll take turns watching that closet."
"Sure," agreed Harry. "Whoever wakes up first, will call the other."
To this Bert agreed, but the truth of it was that neither of them
awakened until morning. Whether it was that they were too tired, or
slept later than usual, they could not tell. But it was broad
daylight, when they sat up in their beds, or "bunks," as beds are
called on ships.
"I thought you were going to call me," said Bert to his cousin.
"And I thought you were going to call ME," laughed the boy from the
country.
Then they both laughed, for it was a good joke on each of them.
"Never mind," spoke Bert, as he got up and dressed. "We'll try it
again to-night."
"Try what?" asked Nan from the next room, for she could hear her
brother speak. "If you boys try to play any tricks on us girls---"
"Don't worry," broke in Harry.
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