“Ellen, did you ever hear this little tribute to our state?” Mr. Pellew asked and began:
“Ever see Kentucky grass
Or hear about its blueness?
Looks as if the whole derned earth
Was bursting out in newness.
Skies and folks alike all smiles.
Gracious! you are lucky
If you spend a day in June
Down in old Kentucky.”
“And the more days you spend in Kentucky the luckier you are,” stated Jane. “But goodness, I sound like that girl from Virginia who was at Hillside last year.”