"
"That's so," agreed Mollie. "But outdoor life is a little too chilling
these days."
There had been a series of storms and cold weather in Deepdale, ever
since the girls had returned from the logging camp.
"But it must be perfectly lovely in Florida now," spoke Grace, who found
that by joining in the conversation she did not think so much about her
missing brother. "The weather there in our winter season is delightful.
Where is Mr. Stonington's orange grove, Amy--near Palm Beach?"
"No, it is somewhere in the Indian River section, I believe. I don't
know just where."
"And do you really mean to say you can take us there?" asked Betty. "Oh,
you're a dear!"
"Uncle Stonington said he would be glad if I could take you girls," said
Amy. "He got the grove through some sort of a business deal. He doesn't
know anything about raising oranges, but there are men in charge who do.
There is quite a big sort of place--a ranch I believe they call it."
"Oh, no!" exclaimed Betty. "Ranches are only in the West. They are
inhabited by--cow-punchers," and she seemed very proud of her knowledge.
"Why do they have to punch the cows?" asked Mollie.
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