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The little girls looked doubtfully at each other . `` I 'm not sure , '' said Lucy , `` whether that that _ would _ be considered an improving book . '' Susan proceeded to make more inquiries about the various societies , but she did not think any of them sounded attractive , and certainly had no wish to join the little Winslows in belonging to them . This filled up the time until four o'clock , when , with Miss Pink , they all set out on their walk to Belmont Cottage . Susan was surprised to see that each little girl was provided with a hoop , which was the nearest approach to a toy of any kind that she had observed during her visit . `` We always take hoops out in the afternoon until the month of May , '' explained Lucy . `` Mother considers the exercise healthy . ''