"Good enough for the world!" declared Douglas.
Judith laughed and gave her attention to the unhappy Sioux.
Peter was at supper with John and Mary when they reached home. His whole face was covered with boric powder. Judith and Douglas shouted with laughter. Peter buttered another biscuit.
"I never was vain of my looks," he said plaintively. "It was mean of you,
Judith, to ruin what I had."
"I was never so surprised in my life, honestly, as when you fell, Peter," cried Judith.
"O yes; you were more surprised an hour ago," contradicted Douglas. He turned to his father. "Judith's been asked to ride at the Mountain City rodeo. The chairman of their program committee stopped us and asked her."
"Bully for the girl!" cried John. "I'm not surprised, myself. Some show,
Jude!"
"The Mountain City rodeo is a tough proposition for a young girl to tackle," said Peter.
"O, I'll go with her," John spoke quickly, "and let Mary and Doug run the place for a week. We'll be back in time for the round-up."
"If Judith goes, I go," said Mary with unwonted firmness.