Betty Wales & Co.
Betty Wales & Co.
CHAPTER I
UNPLEASANT DISCOVERIES
“The very loveliest part of going abroad is coming home again!” laughed Betty Wales, trying to kiss her mother, hug the smallest sister, and rush into her father’s outstretched arms all at one and the same minute. Fortunately Will and Nan had had their turns at the station, and the smallest sister’s kitten had run away at the critical moment; otherwise matters would have been hopelessly complicated.
“I hope you’ll always feel just that way, dear,” said Mrs. Wales.
“We’re mighty glad to have you back, child,” added father, with a queer little catch in his merry voice.
“Have you got anything for me in your trunk, Betty?” demanded the smallest sister, who was a very practical young person.
“Lots of things, dear,” Betty assured her gaily, “and something for the kitten, even if she isn’t here to say ‘how do you do’ to me.”
“We’ll have dinner first,” mother insisted laughingly.
“And then we’ll all sit around in an expectant circle and watch Betty unpack,” added Nan.