"I'm bigger than Lulie Willis, but I'm not big enough to go to Agnes's party Saturday night." She spoke somewhat soberly, for she did want to be there.
"Oh, never mind," said Ben, with an air of comforting her, "I shall be there and I am as big as two of you."
"I don't see how that makes it any better," said Edna, after searching her mind for a reason why it should be of any comfort to her.
"Oh, yes it does," returned Ben, "for if I were only as big as you I shouldn't be there either."
"As if that helped it."
"Oh, yes it does, for, you see, they will have a lot of good things and I can eat enough for you and me both, I am sure," he added triumphantly. "That is an excellent argument. If a thing can be done for two persons instead of one, it makes all the difference in the world."
Edna put her head back against the pillows. Ben was too much for her when he took that stand.
"There," said the lad contritely, "I'm making your head worse by my foolishness. Are you tired? Is there anything I can do for you? Would you like one of the kittens?"
"Oh, yes, Ben, I would. They are so comforting and cozy. I am glad you thought of that."
"Shall I leave the red book or take it down?"