“Kitty, you are very brave just at present. Be sure to keep up your present demeanor as we go forth on our big adventure,” admonished Doris Force thoughtfully.
CHAPTER VI
LOCKED GATES
Kitty Norris had always been popular at school, for she had a charming way of fitting into things. Before she had been in Chilton an hour she felt perfectly acquainted with Wardell Force, Mrs. Mallow, Marshmallow and even Jake. Marshmallow in particular took an immediate liking to her and tried to monopolize her time.
“You know,” Kitty admitted that night, after the girls had gone to their room, “I sort of like Marshall. He’s so jolly.”
“I thought you were quite taken by him,” Doris laughed. “It’s plain to see Marshmallow has taken a distinct liking to you.”
“Doris Force!”
“Well, he has. Too bad he’s so fat.”
“He is a little stout,” Kitty admitted.
“Stout!” Doris teased. “How you have fallen!”
“Well, then I guess we’re even,” Kitty retorted. “You and Dave—”