Hearing the exclamation, two sturdy boys rushed past her and were shaking hands with the girls before the mother had a chance.
"Hello, Mary Lee," they greeted her joyfully. "Have you come to stay?"
"No, but I'm glad I'm here."
Mrs. Quinn took Mary Lee in her arms. "I'm so glad to see you, dear, so glad."
"I'm going for father," announced Tom. He was off with a rush, the other boy close at his heels.
CHAPTER XXIII
"Back on the Farm."
The girls sat on the porch during the entire afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Quinn were with them.
"It is so comfortable and cheerful out here," Mary Lee remarked.
"It's a wonderful place, isn't it?" added Letty as she looked about.