"It certainly seems strange to think of Aunt Madge as Mrs. Anderson, doesn't it?" asked Ruth as the party started for the door.
"And I suppose that's what we'll have to call her, too, instead of Aunt Madge," added Letty ruefully.
"And precious little we shall see of her from now on, I suppose," was Edith's contribution.
"I declare when I grow up I just won't marry and desert my friends, I just won't." The sense of injury was growing stronger and it was so voiced by Letty.
The rest of the girls laughed at her.
"You'll be the very first one, Letty dear," Mary Lee answered her, as she gave the impetuous Letty an affectionate hug. "Come, girls, let's plan for school," she added.
Dr. Payson was just entering his car as they came to the street.
"Don't forget, Mary Lee," he called to her. "Be sure to report on time."
"I certainly will," answered Mary Lee.