"Better go up alone, Billie," said Donald. "If we are needed, you can call us. We'll wait here in the patio for a few minutes before we turn in."
Billie ran up the stairs and tapped at the library door. He was immediately admitted by Lucia and the door was closed behind him.
"It is getting to be a good deal of a family affair," laughed Adrian.
"Yes," replied Donald, with a grin. "I wonder where Josie and Mr. Black are?"
Adrian colored.
"I don't know why you should have thought of them!"
"Oh," replied Donald nonchalantly, "speaking of family affairs naturally reminded me that you——"
"Oh, Don!" came Billie's voice, breaking in upon the conversation.
"Yes. What is it?"
"Come up here, the both of you! Quick!"