The Blue Birds could not restrain a giggle at the utter amazement of the Bobolinks, and the ladies thoroughly enjoyed their husbands’ surprise.
“Oh, well, I suppose it will take you a long time to run off so many, so you may do ten thousand at a time,” said Mrs. Talmage.
The Bobolinks could find no words with which to reply, and the men seemed to have lost their tongues also. While Mrs. Talmage waited for an answer, Don scowled at his twin sister.
“I am still waiting to hear you accept the order,” smiled Mrs. Talmage, feeling that the Blue Birds had scored a point.
“Maybe you are not yet ready to do business,” suggested Mrs. Wells, with just a touch of sarcasm.
“Of course we are ready!” exclaimed several boys, faintly echoed by the men.
“Then tell us how long will it be before you can show us a proof?” asked Mrs. Talmage.
“H’m! We will have to consult,” replied Ned, as he beckoned some of the Bobolinks to the rear of the room.
The Blue Birds were so delighted at catching the Bobolinks napping that they danced up and down, finding it very difficult to keep their secret.
Don was the first to come over to the ladies.