Jo Ann smiled broadly. “Miss Prudence was always scared of Jitters. She’ll be delighted.”
“What shall we name it?” Florence asked a moment later.
Peggy suddenly chuckled. “How about naming it for Miss Prudence? It’s so shining and spotlessly clean. And besides, that name might help Jo to be more prudent—less reckless.”
“That name suits me,” laughed Jo Ann.
“And me,” added Florence. “And I believe it’ll please Miss Prudence, especially when we explain why we’ve chosen the name.”
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