Elisabeth was in a coquettish mood and played like a kitten with Edward.
"She is the very sweetest thing I ever saw!" exclaimed Ethel Brown. "I do wish I could take her to Washington."
"Take her to Washington! What on earth do you mean?" asked Miss Merriam.
"Nothing, only I hate to go away from her for even a few days. I came over to tell Dorothy that Grandfather Emerson is going to send us all to Washington with Mr. Wheeler's party for Washington's Birthday. Do you think Aunt Louise will let her go?"
"I think it will depend on who are going."
"There'll be lots of older people and teachers from our church and both the other churches, too."
"Any of your mother's particular friends?"
"I shouldn't be a bit surprised if Grandmother and Grandfather went themselves."
"Then your mother won't have any objection."
"That would settle the question for Dorothy, too, I should think," said Edward. "Are you taking outsiders along?"