"Thistledown," he said tenderly, "you have accomplished a blessed work this morning."
"Why," exclaimed Polly, in surprise, "I have n't done a single thing—only go after David! It's the Colonel that's done it all! But is n't it splendid of him? Are n't you glad for David?"
"I am glad for them all. It is what I feared never would come to pass. Colonel Gresham is sure to like David, and it is going to mean everything for the boy."
Chapter XII
The Kidnapping of Polly
"Mamma and I are going to live with Uncle David." So the boy told Polly late that afternoon. "He says he has lost time enough, and now we must come as soon as we can pack up."
"Is n't that splendid!" beamed Polly, thinking she had never seen David look so happy or so handsome.
"Uncle David is nicer—a great deal nicer—than I dreamed he could be. O Polly, I can't thank you enough!"
"Thank me?" repeated Polly. "What for?"
"Polly May!" and David gazed at her incredulously. Then he laughed.