Ruth stood up and waved her hand to the rest of the Steele family, and Sadie and the twins gathered on the porch.

“We’ve had the finest time ever!” she cried. “We love you all for giving us such a nice vacation. And we’re going to cheer you——”

And cheer they did. At the noise, the leaders sprang forward and the yellow coach rolled away. Ruth, laughing, sat down suddenly beside her chum, and Helen hugged her tight.

“We always have a dandy time when we go anywhere with you, Ruth,” she declared. “For you always take your ‘good times’ with you.”

And perhaps Helen Cameron had made a very important discovery.

THE END

THE RUTH FIELDING SERIES

By ALICE B. EMERSON

12mo. Illustrated. Jacket in full colors.