"You must introduce Mary to Aunt Lucinda, Carita. It would, perhaps, make her appreciate my vocabulary."
"I think I'm going to like her just the same."
"Aunt Lucinda?"
"Oh, no! I mean—that is—I like her, of course. I meant Mary Boyd, my room-mate. She's awfully jolly."
Carita had arrived at the school in the afternoon and had been shown to her room immediately, while Blue Bonnet finished some shopping with Uncle Cliff and Aunt Lucinda.
"I think I'd like to see Mary Boyd. Let's go up to your room now and get your things out of the trunk."
"Yes, we will, only my things are out. Mary helped me this afternoon while you were away. I'm all settled."
Nevertheless Blue Bonnet led the way to the floor above.
Mary Boyd opened the door herself. She was just coming out of the room, pitcher in hand, on the way to the bathroom for some cold water. She had on a gay little kimono and her hair was neatly brushed and braided for the night.
"Back again?" she said to Carita, with a smile.