Then she came back. She put the paper in Dear Teacher’s hand.
“There’s a ribbon,” said Emmy Lou.
They were at dinner when Emmy Lou got home. On a blue ribbon around her neck dangled a new medal. In her hand she carried a shiny box.
Even Uncle Charlie felt there must be some mistake.
Aunt Louise got her hat to hurry Emmy Lou right back to school.
At the gate they met Dear Teacher’s carriage, taking Dear Teacher home. She stopped.
Aunt Cordelia came out, and Aunt Katie. Uncle Charlie, just going, stopped to hear.
“Spelling match!” said Aunt Louise.
“Not our Emmy Lou?” said Aunt Katie.
“The precious baby,” said Aunt Cordelia.