Nibs exclaimed , aghast at such insubordination , whereupon Peter went sternly toward the young lady 's chamber . `` Tink , '' he rapped out , `` if you do n't get up and dress at once I will open the curtains , and then we shall all see you in your negligee -LSB- nightgown -RSB- . '' This made her leap to the floor . `` Who said I was n't getting up ? '' she cried . In the meantime the boys were gazing very forlornly at Wendy , now equipped with John and Michael for the journey . By this time they were dejected , not merely because they were about to lose her , but also because they felt that she was going off to something nice to which they had not been invited . Novelty was beckoning to them as usual . Crediting them with a nobler feeling Wendy melted . `` Dear ones , '' she said , `` if you will all come with me I feel almost sure I can get my father and mother to adopt you . '' The invitation was meant specially for Peter , but each of the boys was thinking exclusively of himself , and at once they jumped with joy . `` But wo n't they think us rather a handful ? '' Nibs asked in the middle of his jump . `` Oh no , '' said Wendy , rapidly thinking it out , `` it will only mean having a few beds in the drawing-room ; they can be hidden behind the screens on first Thursdays . '' `` Peter , can we go ? '' they all cried imploringly . They took it for granted that if they went he would go also , but really they scarcely cared . Thus children are ever ready , when novelty knocks , to desert their dearest ones . `` All right , '' Peter replied with a bitter smile , and immediately they rushed to get their things . `` And now , Peter , '' Wendy said , thinking she had put everything right , `` I am going to give you your medicine before you go . ''
She loved to give them XXXXX , and undoubtedly gave them too much .
Novelty boys curtains drawing-room journey jump leap meantime medicine screens