“Yes it was.”
“It was not.”
The two girls drew back from each other.
“I say it was,” declared Shirley.
“And I say it wasn’t,” declared Mabel.
“What is the matter with you two?” demanded Mr. Willing, stepping between them.
“Nothing, Dad,” said Shirley, smiling again. She turned again to Mabel.
“I’m sorry,” she said quietly.
“And so am I,” said Mabel.
Once more they fell into each other’s arms, laughing happily. Then, arm in arm, they turned and made their way to their own rooms, absolutely ignoring the presence of the others.