CHAPTER LXXI
BOB MAKES POPCORN BALLS
"OH, I forgot to tell you, Bettina," said Bob at the dinner table, "the Dixons are coming over this evening. Frank asked me if we would be at home."
"I'm so glad they're coming," said Bettina. "I haven't seen Charlotte for several weeks; I have been so busy with the affairs we girls have been giving for Alice. But I wish I had known this afternoon that they were coming. I'd like to celebrate with a little supper, but I haven't a single thing in the house that is suitable."
"There's the cider that Uncle John brought us," suggested Bob.
"Yes," said Bettina, "we might have cider. But what else?"
"I'll tell you," said Bob, "I'll make some popcorn balls. I've made them before, and I know exactly how."
"I'll help," said Bettina.
"No, I won't need you at all; I'm the chef."