Although Ann had made them promise not to get dirty, she could barely manage to keep them from splashing in the mud.
Even Adam had nearly gotten into the water, claiming he had been receiving swimming lessons, and so he wanted to practice them on his own.
Soon they were picking shells and smooth rocks, which they threw into the water, competing on who would have the biggest wiggle of water.
As for their initial fishing schedule, they managed to catch only one but Rose in her excitement dropped the fish back into the pond. All attempts at making another catch had gone in vain.
They shared a light meal of strawberry jam sandwiches and some scones.
As the sun began to set, it seemed like it might rain soon and so Ann suggested that they be on their way before the downpour.
Ann had qui
