“Oh, I don’t know; there will be something. Besides, knowing enough to pass a test doesn’t mean that you have exhausted a subject.”
“There is something in that,” returned Winnie thoughtfully.
“Well, there’s one thing certain,” remarked Joanne, “I am glad I know as much about the stars as I do; I may need them to guide me some night.”
“That sounds just like you,” laughed Winnie. “I haven’t a doubt but you have imagined a situation and revelled in it.”
Joanne looked a little confused. “Well, maybe I have, but it doesn’t hurt to imagine what you would do under certain circumstances, then you are prepared, and ‘Be prepared’ is our motto.”
“I’m floored,” cried Winnie. “I’ve nothing to say to that argument.”
A few days after this talk Joanne was called to the ’phone by her Cousin Sue. “Want to go after trailing arbutus?” inquired Mrs. Pattison.
“I’ll say I do,” quickly replied Joanne with a little giggle.
“Bad child, I’ve a mind to leave you behind.”
“But you won’t, will you? Just change your mind back to your original intention. When, where and how are you going?”