Bert gave Billy back the borrowed fifteen cents, and when Mr. Bobbsey, having been out on lumber business, came home, he, too, said he thought the pieces belonged to Miss Pompret's set of rare china.
"But there is only one sure way to tell," the twins' father said. "Miss Pompret must see them herself."
The few remaining days the Bobbsey twins spent in Washington were filled with good times. They were nicely entertained by the Martins, and went on many excursions to places of interest. But, all the while, Bert and Nan, at least, were thinking of the sugar bowl and pitcher, and the hundred dollars reward Miss Pompret had promised.
"I do hope we don't have to give the dishes to Dinah for souvenirs," said Nan to Bert.
"I hope so, too," he agreed. "Anyhow, I bought Dinah a red handkerchief with a yellow border and a green center. She likes bright colors."
"I bought her something, too, and for Sam I got something he can hang on his watch chain," said Nan. "So if we have to give
