Chapter XVI
A Surprise from Mother
A SHARP ring at the door bell.
“A telegram
for Miss
Mary
Frances”
“A telegram for Miss Mary Frances,” said Katie coming into the dining-room.
“A telegram! And for you, Mary Frances. What can it be!” exclaimed Grandma.
“Shall I sign for it, ma’am?” asked Katie.
“No,” said Grandma. “Mary Frances better learn to sign for herself.”
There was a little look of excitement in Grandma’s face, and a little pink spot in each cheek.
Trembling with wonder, Mary Frances gravely wrote her name in the book. She opened the queer looking envelope, with printing almost all over its face, and read: