"I am sure we shall be well pleased with whatever arrangements have been made for us," said Grace.
"Yes, indeed," added Barbara.
"I am between fire and water," declared Ruth laughingly, as she dropped into a chair before the fireplace. "I want you to stay and I want you to go to the Presbys. I have decided, with your approval, that we shall divide your time between our home and the Presbys' place. First, we will do Chicago, after which we will go to Cousin Jane and Cousin Richard Presby. They have a grand old home and hundreds of acres of grounds surrounding it."
"Are they so very rich?" questioned Mollie.
"On the contrary, they are extremely poor," answered Aunt Sallie, whereat Mollie puckered her brow in perplexity. "Their property is heavily mortgaged. They are in a fair way to lose it unless——"
"Unless what, Aunt Sallie?" asked Bab gently.
"Unless perhaps they may in the meantime find the buried treasure."
The effect of this announcement on Mollie, Barbara and Grace made Miss Sallie smile.
"Buried treasure? Buried treasure! Oh, oh, oh!" they cried in chorus.
"Don't get excited, dears. There is no chance for the 'Automobile Girls,'" interjected Ruth. "I've stirred myself up so many times over that old treasure that I have lost ever and ever so many nights' sleep. Take my advice and forget all about it," she admonished.