“Desoited!” cried Laura dramatically. “Where’s yours, Billie?”
“Gone to get me some ice-cream,” said Billie.
“Wonderful,” cried Laura. “So has mine!”
“And mine!” added Vi.
They giggled happily for a minute and then Billie reached out and put an arm about each of her chums. She hugged them close, regardless of pretty frocks.
“Girls,” she said contentedly, “I think I’m the very happiest girl in the world.”
“Except me,” said Laura.
“And me!” echoed Vi. “And to think——” she added, after they had contentedly watched the happy crowd for a few moments. “To think that in a few short weeks vacation will be here.”
“Well,” said Laura decidedly, “if we have any more fun this summer than we’ve had this winter, we’ll have to go some!”
“We shall indeed,” said Billie, happily.