Back he came in a minute or two, with a promise of plenty of space in the Courier, and a free atlas.
“One they had in the office, of course; but we ought to have one, and every little helps. He was awfully interested and said it would be a fine thing for the town, and he’d boost every way he could.”
“Aren’t people lovely?” sighed Catherine rapturously. “I believe even Miss Ainsworth was more enthusiastic than she appeared to be. And we haven’t even mentioned it to the Boat Club yet.”
23“Or the Three R’s. They are chiefly Boat Club fathers and mothers.”
“We must see the school superintendent.”
“The ministers will announce it in the churches.”
“Yes, we must see them to-morrow. O dear, I am so tired! What time is it anyway?”
Algernon drew a big watch from his pocket.
“Six-fifteen.”
Catherine started up in horror.