"We're thinning out," said Connie. "Who next?"
"We'll stick around as long as we like, Miss Connie, you needn't try to shuffle us off," said Lark indignantly.
"Prudence, and Fairy,—it was pretty cute of Fairy, wasn't it?"
"Let's go to bed," said Carol, rising. "I suppose we'll feel better in the morning. A good sleep is almost as filling as a big meal after a blow like this. Well, that's the end of Fairy. We have to make the best of us. Come on, Larkie. You've still got us to boss you, Con, so you needn't feel too forlorn. My, but the house is still! In some ways I think this family is positively sickening. Good night, Connie. And, after this, when you want to eat candy in bed, please use your own. I got chocolate all over my foot last night. Good night, Connie. Well, it's the end of Fairy. The family is going to pieces, sure enough."
CHAPTER XII
SOWING SEEDS
"HAVE you seen Mrs. Harbert lately, Carol?"
"Yes, she's better, father. I was there a few minutes yesterday."
"Yesterday? You were there Tuesday, weren't you?"