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`` It is beautiful , '' said Patty , `` and the way the stove-pipe comes out of the roof , -- '' `` And the children 's heads out ` most anywhere , '' added Elise ; `` yes , it 's certainly picturesque . '' `` Speaking of gipsy waggons makes me hungry , '' said Mrs. Farrington . `` What time is it , and how soon shall we reach the Warners ' ? '' `` It 's after eight o'clock , my dear , '' said her husband , `` and I 'm sure we ca n't get there before ten , and then , of course , we wo n't have dinner at once , so do let us partake of a little light refreshment . '' `` Seems to me we are always eating , '' said Patty , `` but I 'm free to confess that I 'm about as hungry as a full grown anaconda . '' Without reducing their speed , and they were going fairly fast , the tourists indulged in a picnic luncheon . There was no tea making , but sandwiches and little cakes and glasses of milk were gratefully accepted .