"From whom? Do tell us!"
"From grannie, of course."
"Oh, you are going to her for Christmas, are you not?"
"Well, no; I am not," answered Molly. "I can't talk about my letter now. Cecil and Kate, shall we meet and have a little consultation after dinner to-day?"
"It is a half-holiday, so of course we can," replied Cecil.
"And am I not to be in the conference?" interrupted Hester.
"No, I'm afraid you are not, but we'll tell you all about it afterward," said Molly.
She did not add another word, but, having finished her breakfast, left the room abruptly.
"Where are you going to spend your Christmas, Kate?" asked Hester.