“It’s no use,” she said.
CHAPTER IX.—SHIRLEY GETS BUSY.
“No,” Mabel agreed, “it’s no use. But what are we going to do now?”
“We’ll have to wait, that’s all,” was the reply.
Shivering and cold, Mabel turned her face to the sky and the rain fell upon it.
“Wait here in this rain?” she demanded.
“What else is there to do?” asked Shirley. “I am just as anxious to get in as you are, and if you will suggest a plan we will act upon it.”
“I haven’t any plan,” replied Mabel mournfully.
In spite of her discomfort, Shirley was forced to smile to herself. Her friend’s tone amused her.
“I’m going to sit down,” said Shirley, and suited the action to the word.