“I wish Uncle Peter were here,” said Kitty; “he would tell us whether it were right or wrong.”
“What folly! If Aunt Jessie were at home she would certainly allow us to go. Anyhow, I intend to go, whether you are silly or not.”
“I am sure it is not right, and I am sure mother would not like it,” said Kitty again. “May I look at Flora’s letter, please, Gussie?”
Augusta handed the letter across to her cousin.
“There is no mention of Mrs. Aspray. Flora seems to have asked us quite from herself,” said Kitty. “What do you say, Nora? What do you say, Nancy?”
“I don’t want to go at all. To be frank with you, Gussie, I don’t care for those girls,” said Nora.
“Well, you do like to spoil one’s pleasure whenever you can. I suppose there is nothing for it but for Nancy and me to go alone.”
“Must I go with you?” cried Nancy.
“Yes—certainly,” replied Augusta.
“She sha’n’t go unless she wishes to,” here interposed Kitty. “Why do you bully her? I think you are very unkind.”