The car was in full sight now, and was slowing down in front of the tea-room. It was evident that Alice’s surmise was correct.
“They’re coming in here to lunch, too!” whispered Marjorie. “I believe you did make a hit, Alice!”
But Alice shook her head.
“No, Marj; I have another idea.”
“What?”
“I’ll tell you after lunch. Only—watch them!”
“You sound mysterious! What—?”
“Sh! I’ll explain later.”
The scouts were no sooner seated at two tables by the window than the young men entered with an air of unconcern. Without apparently noticing the girls, they selected a place on the opposite side of the room. While the girls gave their order, and later when they were eating their luncheon, they ventured now and then a casual glance at their neighbors; but never once did they catch the young men looking at them.
“I wonder which one of you is the attraction,” muttered Lily, looking around the party.