“It’s the truth,” Phyllis asserted. “And our trip has served its purpose.”
“What do you mean?” Valerie demanded suspiciously. “Was this Arizona trip planned for my especial benefit?”
“Well, you see--we--ah----” Phyllis floundered.
“Phyllis Elton!” Janet sighed. “You never open your mouth but you put your foot in it!”
“Well, I couldn’t help it,” Phyllis grumbled. “Val shouldn’t be so suspicious.”
“Gale,” Valerie commanded, “tell me what this is all about. What does she mean by the trip has served its purpose? Tell me!” she insisted as Gale hesitated.
“Why--um--you see, Val, we--got together and sort of talked it over and we decided----”
“You all decided to spend your summer out here so I could get well,” Val said, a suspicion of tears in her voice. “Was there ever a girl had such friends?”
“Bosh!” Janet said crisply, immediately dispersing all sentiment. “We did it for ourselves. Aren’t we the Adventure Girls and didn’t we come, out for some more adventures? But so far,” she added humorously, “you and Gale have been doing all the adventuring. Getting kidnapped and----”
“And almost run through by a Mexican and his knife,” finished Valerie. “Well, from now on, Janet, I cheerfully resign all my adventures in your favor.”