What could Mimi do? As much as she would love to go to Sue’s she would miss all that fun for the chance to ferret out more about Chloe. She wanted to meet Aunt Marcia. She and Chloe would have a good time, too.
“That’s mighty nice of you, Chloe.”
As Mimi fumbled for words she could see Chloe’s feathers fall.
“It isn’t that I don’t want to. Please don’t think that—but I’ve accepted Sue’s invitation, but maybe——”
“Oh, it’s quite all right.” Chloe’s chin went up. “I understand perfectly.”
As they walked too silently toward Tumble Inn, Mimi was sure she didn’t. However what happened next did help. Betsy was rushing to meet them.
“Mimi, I’ve looked high and low for you. Where have you been?”
“The library.”
“No!”
“Yes, I have. Study has caught up with me. Before holidays begin I am going to know more than—”