"Like it," enthusiastically replied the girl, "I'd love it."
"It's nice of you to include me and I shall be glad to go," added Mrs. Quinn on her way to the kitchen.
"I suspect you two have more than a few things to talk about and are waiting for me to follow Mrs. Quinn's excellent example," said the doctor, making for the door.
"Indeed we are," replied Aunt Madge laughingly. "Mary Lee and I are going to have a perfectly splendid chat."
The two friends did visit for many minutes, but Mary Lee did not seem to be quite at ease. She wanted to stay and talk with Aunt Madge, yet she felt it was her duty to set the table and help Mrs. Quinn.
Aunt Madge must have guessed what she was thinking about for she suddenly spoke up.
"I know what's on your mind, Mary Lee, you dear, conscientious child. Come, we'll both help set the table, shall we?"
"Do you really want to do that?" asked Mary Lee delightedly.
"Yes, I would like to very much," answered Aunt Madge.
It took but a little while to set the table and complete the rest of the necessary work. It was done with many laughs and much enjoyment. When the two were through they entered the kitchen and insisted on helping Mrs. Quinn.