The children saw the crisp notes lying on the table and felt the joy of a successful start.
“From what Aunt Selina and Mrs. Talmage offered, it looks as if the price should be two dollars per year. Now, let us figure out how close we come to that,” said Uncle Ben.
After counting up cost of production plus cost of mailing, it was decided that two dollars would be a just price, but there would be little profit unless more money could be gotten for advertising, or some saving made.
“Guess we’ve about completed our business for to-day,” ventured Uncle Ben, as he noticed the children growing restless.
“Yes, let us go to the house and have some nice cool lemonade and cookies,” suggested Mr. Talmage.
Eager looks turned toward Mrs. Talmage, and she laughed.
“We’re always ready for something good to eat, father, so you show us the way to the picnic.”
It took but a few moments for the children to reach the wide veranda and settle down comfortably until the maids brought out the refreshments.
“A day’s work always ought to finish like this,” mused Don, munching a delicious piece of cake.