“That’s just the way to forget!” cried Dot, clapping her hands.
“And you’ve left your troubles behind as I told you to,” added Ruth.
A chair was placed for Aunt Selina who looked about the Nest with keen interest.
“Mary Talmage, I just wager this was all your idea, wasn’t it?” she commented, as she noted the sides of the Nest covered with straw matting, and the cute wicker table and chairs.
“Yes, Flutey, it was. But listen until we tell you how we found this Nest and the furniture,” said Ruth, and all the Blue Birds chirped in to tell the story about the Nest and how the furniture was found hidden in unexpected places about the lawn and in the shrubbery.
Aunt Selina chuckled, but Mrs. Talmage spoke with some seriousness.
“Blue Birds, time is flying, and we must talk about our magazine.”
Ruth then explained the presence of the children who wished to join the Nest. Mrs. Talmage looked sorry.
“Dearies, I would like to have you with us, but really I cannot take proper charge of more than I have at present. I want to do the work right and that will be impossible with too many in one Nest. But I have a suggestion to offer. Mrs. Catlin is so interested with us in the work that I am sure she will gladly start you in a Nest of your own. She has plenty of time, and a beautiful place, so you will be just as happy there as here. We can all meet when necessary and talk over affairs together. I will write a note to her and explain, then you can take it over.”
“I know Mrs. Catlin! We live on the same street!” exclaimed one of the children.