Mr. Cameron came in almost at once and greeted Mary Lee warmly.
"It's good to see you again," he remarked as he removed his gloves.
Mary Lee did not allow much time to elapse before she stated the purpose of their call.
"I'm sorry, girls. Of course, I've already bought the bonds. They are too good an investment to let pass."
"What's more, I've bought some for Mrs. Cameron, too. However," and he paused, "between us we should be able to buy forty or fifty bonds. Don't you think so, mother?"
Mrs. Cameron smiling assented.
"Will that do?" he asked.
"Do? Do? Why, you're a dear," Mary Lee replied.
They stayed for tea and had a pleasant visit. The girls promised to call when they returned from Mount Hope.
"If we go," said Letty. "We may not be successful in getting the subscriptions."