There was news to be told. Uncle John was to have a fine conservatory built, and later it would be stocked with beautiful flowering plants.
Lena Lindsey was to give a fine party some time during the Winter, and Leslie Grafton, and her brother Harry had already hinted that there would be gaiety at their home.
Mrs. Sherwood always gave some sort of party for Princess Polly, and surely everyone remembered her beautiful party of the Winter before.
All these things she told Aunt Judith.
"And Uncle John says he will not permit his neighbors to do all the entertaining, and when he says that he laughs," said Rose.
Aunt Judith stopped rocking and sat very straight.
"And I shall entertain in a small way myself," she said.
"Oh, Aunt Judith!" cried Rose, her surprise making her eyes round, and bright.
"The wee party that I shall give will be in honor of my little niece,
Rose."
Rose laid her warm hand on Aunt Judith's arm.