You won't like that part of the fun as much as you expect to, maybe, said Chris, with a sly twinkle of the eye, as he glanced at corny and then away to the vast forest that stretched far up the mighty mountain's side.
"Spinning-Wheel Stories"
Louisa May Alcott
Chris spoke in a deep whisper, looking so excited and impressed by the reckless courage of his mate that corny felt himself a Leatherstocking, and went off to tea with his finger on his lips, full of boyish faith in his own powers.
"Spinning-Wheel Stories"
Louisa May Alcott
The ladies went more slowly, enjoying the grand beauty of the scene, while Chris carried the lunch-basket, and corny lingered in the rear, waiting for a good chance to "plunge."
"Spinning-Wheel Stories"
Louisa May Alcott