“It’s a splendid place, Alaska is, if you go with the right things,” said Mrs. Blumpitty.
“And if you come away with the right things,” supplemented Mrs. Mar.
“Oh, she must bring back a claim, mustn’t she?” Mrs. Blumpitty appealed to her husband.
Harry and his mother exchanged looks.
“Well, never mind about that,” said Mrs. Mar. “But if you see after my daughter and do what you said, you won’t be losers by it.”
“No, indeed,” said Harry, with emphasis.
“Mrs. Blumpitty,” quoted Mrs. Mar, “Mrs. Blumpitty says she’ll see that Hildegarde is properly cooked for up there, and she’ll even get her washing done.”
“Oh, yes, I can do that myself. I’m used to it.”
“You don’t look very strong,” said Hildegarde.
“I wasn’t before I went to Alaska,” she answered proudly.