"We will," Betty replied without hesitation. "Tea and homemade cookies are the one thing I need after my labors."
The others accepted with equal enthusiasm and Fanny left to prepare for them.
When she had gone, Betty seated herself on the window seat and referred to the piece of music.
"Here's the song entire," she announced. "We all helped with, but most of it is Angela's."
"I knew that," Lois said with a grin, but Betty ignored the interruption.
"The tune is 'Flow gently Sweet Afton' and the song is dedicated to Seddon Hall, with apologies to Robert Burns. Here it is," and she read:
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"On Hudson's bank Stands fair Seddon Hall. Truth, honor and joy Is her message to all." |
"That's the first verse."
"Go on," Lois prompted, "I like it."
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"Each daughter has shared In the wealth of her days. United, we join In singing her praise. "There's a limitless depth To her bounteous store, And yearly she gives Of her riches the more. "And when the time comes When each must depart, The memory of Seddon Hall Will remain in our heart." |