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The plan was proposed at a morning assembly and met with such vigorous and hearty response that the date was settled upon then and there . Winnie was besieged that night by three excited girls who asked her advice on what `` would do '' to take to the picnic . `` We want to take enough , because some of them will bring only a little , '' said Rosemary . `` The boys always stuff an apple in their pockets and then wonder why they are hungry when noon comes . '' `` I 'll pack you three lunches that will be lunches , '' promised Winnie , `` and there 'll be enough to give away , too . '' `` We 're going in motor trucks , '' bubbled Shirley , `` I want to ride up front . '' `` I want to ride on back , '' proclaimed Sarah who never , by any chance , seemed to agree with anyone else .