“Was that what made your tears, Lafe?”
Her eyes glistened as she uttered the question.
Lafe nodded.
“And what made Bobbie cry so loud?”
“Yes.”
“Was Mr. King here?”
“Sure,” said Peg.
“And he said I was to go away to school, eh?”
“Yes,” repeated Peg, “an’ of course you’ll go.”
Jinnie went forward and placed a slender hand on Lafe’s shoulder. Then she faced Mrs. Grandoken.