The Artist: "Aren't these too many ducks?"
Star Nun: "You know the motto of the Convent."
Froggy: "I know: You never can have too many ducks!"
The Artist: "I know, but who of us will explain that to the police in case they stop us?"

Reader: "So what time period is this story taking place in?"
Artist: "Yes."

Seatbelts were first invented in 1885, though those in the picture and the car interior itself look rather modern, even have a ceiling light and all.