"Are you sure it's measles, Aunt Grace?"
"Yes, it's measles."
"Then," said Fairy, "we'll get Alice Bird or Katie Free to bridesmaid with Lark. They are the same size and either will do all right. She can wear Carol's dress. You won't mind that, will you, Carol?"
"No," said Carol moodily, "of course I won't. The only real embroidery dress I ever had in my life—and haven't got that yet! But go ahead and get anybody you like. I'm hoodooed, that's what it is. It's a punishment because you and Jim cheated yesterday, Lark."
"What did you do?" asked Connie. "You seem to be getting the punishment!"
"Shall we have Alice or Katie? Which do you prefer, Lark?"
"You'll have to get them both," was the stoic answer. "I won't bridesmaid without Carol."
"Don't be silly, Lark. You'll have to."
"Then wait for Carol."
"Papa, you must make her."