ADVENTURES OF THE CHUMS

Taranaki Daily News, 15 July 1933, Page 20 (Supplement)

ADVENTURES OF THE CHUMS

Last week we saw how Richard was forced to be “horse’’ for the hand-cart he had so cleverly., made. It was because this was such hard work that he thought of a better idea, which he told.to’the chums. • . • “I’ye persuaded Billy , the Goat to pull us to the woods for a picnic,’ he said. “He wants a day there, that he.says he’ll be only too Relighted.”

"When arrived for #e. picnic, Billy the Goat was introduced to Richard’s cart He regarded it very closely. „ , /. . ~ ... “jrrii!” he said'at last. “I don’t mind, provided only two of you ride at the same time.” . -. .. That .was not quite what the chums had expected, but they had no choice in the matter. / “Very well,” said Richard, “we’ll make a start.”

They found that Billy fitted the cartisplendidly, and-it . was decided to allow Gwen and Polly to be the first passengers, while- Richard and Ted ran alongside. . Richard took a lot of trouble to explain‘to Billy -that if he got tired he had nnly in say so, and he could rest as long as he wished. “We want you to have a good time,” he said.• . ’ So Billy started off in a very good mood. . ■

The chirms splendid start. Billy found-that the cart-ran beautifully, and that-Gwen and Polly were a light load,-so he fairly let himself go, especially down hilli Gwen wished at tapief that she Was running With Richard and Ted, whoi as a matter of fact, had'all they could do to. keep the pace, : r - “Oil, Oil* cried Richard. “Keep it up, Bflly.” -y, ../■ ' , •

Billy tpre along at such a rate' that they soon arrived -at the woods, where they ■ettied down to’tfie picnic, and allowed their‘-‘horse” to roam about as he liked. “Now!” said Richard, when the meal was in full swing, “don’t you think having a cart is a good idea?” ’ ' fff : “Rather!” cried Gwen. • : 'fo'/: “I’m quite looking forward to the run home” Richard went on. “It was so jolly coming.” . ■

really did look forward to the run home—until it was time to go. JJe altered his view then, because when they wanted Billy they found he had disappeared. It was no good shouting. Billy had gone'for good, and poor Richard, had to pull the cart all the way home—mostly .up hill! Somehow, his best ideas ’ always seem to go wrong, don’t they?