“Aunt Selina, when we finish our first year’s work I am going to write a most interesting treatise and call it, ‘Aunt Selina’s Recipes for Youth.’”
“What do you mean?” she questioned.
“Just what I said,” replied he, laughing. “Since you have taken an interest in this work you have grown years and years younger in looks and actions.”
“Ben, you’re making fun of me!” declared Aunt Selina.
“No, he’s not, Aunt Selina; you really are looking fine,” said Mrs. Talmage.
“Aunt Selina, isn’t that what I prescribed for you at Happy Hills?” cried Ruth, exultantly.
“Yes, Fluffy, you did, and all the glory of this old conquest belongs to you,” admitted Aunt Selina, patting the little girl upon the head.
Just then, an expressman drove up and spoke to Ike.
“Right to the front door—that is the B. B. & B. B. Publishing Company’s shop,” replied Ike with pride.
Uncle Ben signed for the safe delivery of a large flat box and the children crowded about to watch Ned and Jinks open it.