“This is where they live,” said Frank.
Callie smiled. “It’s the neatest place on the whole street.”
Paula and Tessie answered their knock. The twins’ faces lighted up with pleasure when they saw who the callers were.
“Frank and Callie!” they exclaimed. “Come in.”
The callers were greeted with kindly dignity by Mrs. Robinson. She looked pale and thin but had the same self-possession she had always shown at Tower Mansion.
“We can’t stay long,” Callie explained. “But Frank and I just thought we’d run out to see how you all are. And we brought something for you.”
The fruit, ham, and cake were presented. As the twins ohed and ahed over the food, Mrs. Robinson’s eyes filled with tears, “You are dear people,” she said. “Frank, tell your mother I can’t thank her enough.”
Frank grinned as Mrs. Robinson went on, “Callie, we shall enjoy this fruit very much. Many thanks.”
Paula said, “It’s a wonderful gift. Say, did you know Perry got a better job the second day he was at the supermarket?”
“No. That’s swell,” Frank replied. “It didn’t take the manager long to find out how smart Slim is, eh?”