Ran inquired:
“What is the matter with Dandy?”
“He is afraid there will be a ‘furse,’” gravely replied Will Walling.
Ran burst out laughing.
Before the peals of his mirth subsided, heavy, rumbling, tumbling wheels were heard on the drive, and the “shandy-ray-dan” drew up before the Hall door.
The mirthful group composed themselves to receive their first guests.
The door was opened by a footman, who announced:
“The Rev. Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Montgomery.”
And the party from the parsonage entered the drawing-room.
Ran and Judy went to meet them.