“Maggie, it was so wonderful that I can’t speak!”
“I know! I know, how you’se feel! I always feels dat way when I stan’ outside a church an’ hears some angel singin’ inside. Den I want glad rags an’ fine ways so I kin go in an’ see de shinin’ wings an’ face what’s singin’!” cried Maggie.
“Thank you very much for this treat, Maggie, and tomorrow I will treat you in return,” said Uncle Ben, patting her head.
“Now hurry to bed, little girl. Good-night!” added the visitor, as Maggie stood on the top step of the three that led to the Nest.
CHAPTER VII
UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS
Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
The following morning the Blue Birds and Bobolinks heard Uncle Ben telephoning long-distance to New York. Having secured the number he wanted, he talked for a long time over the wire.
“Whew! That call will cost Uncle Ben a lot of money,” ventured Don, who was curious to know what it was all about.
“It will be money well invested if the returns are such as we look for,” returned Flutey, smiling but not offering to inform anyone of the cause.
“Well, Aunt Selina, it’s arranged! She’s coming down with Richards this afternoon. I’m so glad I could reach her,” said Uncle Ben, entering the breakfast room.