"No-o--" But Susan was not very sure. "Do you know how to stuff them, Anna?"
"Look in the books," suggested Philip.
"We did," Betsey said, "but they give chestnut and mushroom and sweet potato--I don't know how Mother does it!"
"You put crumbs in a chopping bowl," began Susan, uncertainly, "at least, that's the way Mary Lou did--"
"Why crumbs in a chopping bowl, crumbs are chopped already?" William observed sensibly.
"Well--" Susan turned suddenly to Betsey, "Why don't you trot up and ask, Betts?" she suggested.
"Oh, Sue!" Betsey's healthy color faded. "I can't!" She turned appealing eyes to Anna. Anna was looking at her thoughtfully.
"I think that would be a good thing to do," said Anna slowly. "Just put your head in the door and say, 'Mother, how do you stuff a turkey?'"
"But--but--" Betsey began. She got down from the table and went slowly on her errand. The others did not speak while they waited for her return.
"Hot water, and butter, and herbs, and half an onion chopped fine!" announced Betts returning.