So the two studied like everything, until they both declared they really knew all the next day’s lessons. They even heard each other some of the very hardest ones, and then, they sat down together before the fire for the “something.”
“Here it is,” said Dolly, soberly. “I’m going to get Father let off from that transfer to Buffalo.”
“You can’t,” said Dotty, with an air of calm conviction.
“I know I can’t, but I’m going to all the same. Father doesn’t want to go, neither does Mother. Nor Trudy; nor me. So why should we go?”
“ ’Cause your father is sent.”
“Yes, that’s just it. But I’m going to get him unsent.”
“Amend the Constitution?”
“Just about that. Now, look here, Dot: Who is sending Dad?”
“Mr. Forbes.”
“Of course he is. He’s Father’s boss. Now, who is Mr. Forbes’ boss?”