The outdoor girls were making ready for their trip to Ocean View, where the better part of the summer would be spent.
The arrangements had been made for the Nelson family to occupy the beautiful cottage, Edgemere, which was completely furnished.
"Even to matches and a candle in each bedroom," Betty had said.
"But I thought you said it was a modern place," objected Grace. "I don't like candles—excuse me, Betty dear, but they are so—so smelly!"
"I know. The candles are only for emergency. The house has electric lights."
"Electric lights! I thought Ocean View was such a quaint old place," murmured Mollie.
"So it is. The electric plant is in Point Lomar, that swell summer resort. Only a few places in Ocean View have electricity."
And so the arrangements went on. Mollie, Grace and Amy were to be Betty's guests during the summer, though their parents or relatives had a standing invitation to spend week-ends and holidays at the shore.
"And of course the boys are always welcome!" added Betty.
"And of course we'll come!" declared Will and the others. "That is, I'll spend as much time as I can away from my official duties!"