The letter for Mr. Wells was written without delay, for Norma was to hand it to her father that evening. After this was finished the important work of composing a letter for folks who would receive the magazine was started.
This letter provoked many suggestions and criticisms, but finally was concluded and read aloud to the children, who declared it just right.
“But we haven’t a bit of paper for the printing,” exclaimed Ruth.
“Maybe Aunt Selina and I can go to the paper mills in the morning and see if they have any small lot that will do,” suggested Mrs. Talmage.
This offer cheered the Blue Birds again, as a few hours’ delay would not matter very much.
“Now, that’s done, what next?” asked Dot.
“Next thing is to say ‘good-afternoon’ and go home,” laughed Mrs. Talmage, looking at her watch.
“Oh, dear, mother, it cannot be dinner-time,” said Ruth.
“It is almost six o’clock, and I have some matters to look after, dear,” returned her mother.
“Well, we can invite our mothers to join us, anyway, can’t we, Mrs. Talmage?” said May.