“And he had curls.”
“And he had dimples.”
“And he had lovely gold buckles on his slippers.”
“And he had——”
But Alma turned on her heel and left the girls to finish their description without her aid.
Nora was greatly relieved when she left.
“Honestly,” explained Thistle, “Alma insists she did see a little boy in your woods. Did you ever come across such a child?”
“Never,” replied Nora, then, “I really must hurry home, I am afraid I am late for lunch now.”
“Won’t you stay? We are to have——”
“Thank you, Pell, but Cousin Ted and Cousin Jerry will be so anxious to hear all the news——”