“We could run up to Cedarville,” said Tom.
“Sure—right to the Lanings’ home,” added Dick, giving Tom a poke in the ribs.
“Oh, sure—and over to the Stanhopes’ place, too.”
Having sent their letters the boys waited anxiously for replies. On Saturday the answers came, and they read the communications with deep interest.
“Hurrah! Nellie and Grace are coming, with their mother!” cried Tom.
“And Dora is coming with them,” said Dick.
“What about Mrs. Stanhope?” asked Sam.
“She said she might come, but she wasn’t sure.”
A letter had been written by Mrs. Rover to Mrs. Laning and there was a reply to this, both from Mrs. Laning and Mrs. Stanhope.
“We’ll have a great celebration!” cried Tom.