Mr. Willing smiled at her.
“What would my little girl like to do?” he asked.
“Well, I would like to go to the theater, but there is no one to leave with Jimmy.”
“I’ll stay behind, and you can go with Ashton,” declared Mr. Willing.
And this plan, after some discussion, was followed.
It was late when the three returned to the hotel, and knowing that they must be up early in the morning, they all went to bed immediately.
“Don’t you think Jimmy should have a little exercise, Dad?” asked Shirley, just before telling her father good-night.
“I had thought of that,” was the reply. “If he is feeling strong enough to-morrow afternoon, I shall take him out to the track for a few minutes. Besides, he should have a look at the course before the race.”
“He is certainly getting along splendidly,” declared Shirley. “I feel sure a little outing will do him good.”
Jimmy, who had overheard this conversation, smiled.