“Betty, what page do you want to take charge of?” asked Norma, eagerly, as they left the carriage house.
“I think we had better defer discussing that part of the work until we can all sit down quietly and talk it over,” said Mrs. Talmage.
The men and boys remained with Ike to decide what boards and lumber would be needed for the morrow, so work could begin on their workrooms.
“Let’s have a sign for the front over the door,” suggested Jinks. “I’ll paint it at home.”
“Call it ‘Bobolink Boys Publishing Company,’” ventured Meredith.
“Oh, that wouldn’t be fair to the Blue Birds if they are going to help in the work,” said Ned.
“Name it ‘Blue Bird & Bobolink Company,’” said Uncle Ben.
This last suggestion struck everyone as being just right, but Mr. Talmage made a good amendment.
“Why not have a mysterious combination? Every mortal is interested in finding out a puzzle, or secret. The more elusive a thing is the more they chase it. Now, get folks guessing over your name and they will not forget you so soon. I just thought of the name of ‘B. B. & B. B. Company.’”
“That’s great, father, but we haven’t thought of a name for the magazine,” cried Ned.