"He doesn't know the definition of the word," said David.
"How cruelly you misjudge me," said Hippy. "I meant no disrespect. It was a sudden attack of enthusiasm. I get them spasmodically."
"So we have observed," said Nora dryly. "Let's not stand here discussing you all night. Come on up to my house, and we'll make fudge and have things to eat."
"I have my car here," said David. "Pile into it and we'll be up there in a jiffy."
"It's awfully late," demurred Grace. "After ten o'clock."
"Never mind that," said Nora. "Your mother knows you can take care of yourself. You can 'phone to her from my house."
In another minute the young people had seated themselves in the big car and were off.
"Did you see Eleanor's runabout standing there?" Nora asked Grace.
"Yes," replied Grace. "I was rather surprised, too. She hasn't used it much of late."
"How beautiful she looked to-night, didn't she?" interposed Jessica.