Chapter 4

THE WILD CHERRIES.

The excursion--John's proposition--decision to go--the cherry-tree--is it wild?--a discussion--filling their caps--surprised by the owner--their escape--Nat's and Frank's caps left behind--the owner carries them to the house--Nat's resolve to go to his house--rapping at the door--his explanation and confession--the caps restored with a plenty of cherries--the end thereof 38-47