"I thought you liked her so much, Nan," said Jean in surprise.
"Oh, I did; I do, I suppose, but——Oh, well, don't let's talk about her. Tell us what you did at the Sanders', Mary Lee."
"Oh, we did everything; rode and walked and ate raisins and honey and all sorts of good things, and oh, Nan, Jo Poker was there."
"Jo Poker? Well, did you ever! Do tell me about him."
"We saw him every day, and he used to take me to the woods and tell me about all the queer things we saw. I like him so much. We used to have long talks and I told him all about the señorita, but he didn't seem to know anything or if he did he wouldn't tell me. I certainly had a fine time, Nan, but I am glad to get home again. I do hope mother and Miss Dolores won't stay out long; I am just aching to see them."
Just then Miss Helen came in. "Why," she said, "my girlies are back again. We certainly did miss you, and it is good to have you again. Nan, before I forget it, Mrs. Roberts wants you to come over and take supper. Charlotte is going to-morrow or next day."
"Oh, dear, and the girls have just come," returned Nan discontentedly.
"I never expected to see the time when you wouldn't jump at an invitation from Mrs. Roberts," said Miss Helen.
"But then there was never a time before when Mary Lee and Jack had been away for a whole week," said Nan by way of excuse.
"That is true," said Miss Helen smiling. "Well, you must manage it for yourself."