"No. They have company from the Reservation sometimes, but they seem perfectly happy with us."
Kit could not help but notice how different this dinner was from her hastily-eaten meals in Arizona. Here there was no hurry, the dessert had been finished for some time, yet the Colonel lingered and chatted. In her own home, as soon as the last bite had been swallowed, they all arose and began to clear away. Kit liked the leisurely way in which things were done; it gave a peaceful atmosphere to the meal.
At last the Colonel rose, and Bet and her chums followed him to the drawing room.
CHAPTER IV
THE QUEEN'S FAN
As Colonel Baxter led the way to the drawing room, he said: "Now girls, have you been real good, today?"
"Of course we have!" the girls exclaimed together.
"We're always good!" said Joy.
"All right then, I'll show you something nice."