That was their own spending money, I presume."
"Yes," said Mr. Bobbsey, "it was. And I don't mind if you give that back."
So Nan and Bert did not really lose anything, and soon the disappointed feeling about not getting the reward wore off. They were glad it was to go to the Red Cross.
And the next morning, when they awakened to find the ground a foot deep in snow, their joy knew no bounds. They forgot all about rewards, china dishes, and even Washington.
"Now for some coasting!" cried Bert.
"And snow men!" added Freddie.
"And I'm going to make a snow house for my Washington doll!" cried Flossie.
"Oh, I love snow!" ejaculated Nan. "It's lovely to have it come so near Christmas!"
"That's so!" exclaimed Bert. "It soon will be Christmas! Now let's go out and have some fun in the snow!"
And they did, rolling and tumbling about, making snow men and houses, and coasting on their sleds.
Miss Pompret wrote Mr. Bobbsey a letter,
