"What is it?" cried Bet clapping her hands. "Don't tell me it's an old musket or sword or anything warlike. I'm fed up on guns!"
"No, I think this treasure will bring a response from your hearts, if you are as feminine as I think you are."
"It must be a ring!" exclaimed Joy.
"Something far more exciting!" laughed Colonel Baxter.
"Another gown!" suggested Shirley.
"Never. He has too many of them already. It must be something very special, for Dad's so excited. Has it jewels and everything?" laughed Bet.
"Guess!"
"Jewelled slippers?" said Kit.
"That's old stuff. He has three pair of those already. I know Dad wouldn't enthuse over slippers."
"What can it be? I'll guess that it's a necklace."