"But we must be within fifty miles of it now," returned Linda. "Shall we leave Jacksonville?"
"Now, Linda! You know what I mean."
"But how shall I tell Mrs. Carter? I promised, you know."
"You can leave that to me," he replied. "I'll explain."
But it was not necessary to do this, for the woman telephoned herself almost immediately to say that the boys had arrived by automobile half an hour ago. She concluded by reminding Linda that she was expecting the whole party the following day for luncheon.
Saturday dawned clear and bright, and the parade was scheduled for the early morning, before the sun's rays became blistering. Linda and Dot occupied seats of honor on the canopied grandstand, beside the Mayor, and they bowed and smiled to everyone that passed by.
Miss Carlton and Mrs. Crowley arrived just in time to witness the demonstration, in honor of their two brave girls.