"Yes; but papa and mamma?"
"Driving."
"And Hope?"
"Mooning round with Archie somewhere."
"Where's Hu?"
"Gone for a ride."
"Then you'll be the first to hear my great news."
"Needn't tell me, unless you want. I don't care to be taken Jack-at-a-pinch."
"I do want to tell you, Babe. I only thought I would wait till the others were here; but I don't believe I can wait."
"What is it?" Phebe asked, her curiosity overcoming her momentary pique as she looked at Theodora's radiant face.