“And now for some good times!” exclaimed Cora when all the legal matters had been attended to. “We have had enough of mystery and wonderings. You can spend the rest of the summer here with us; can’t you, Nancy?”
“If you want me, and have room.”
“Of course we want you!” cried Jack. “Remember you promised to ride in my car when we go over to Stony Beach to-morrow.”
“I asked her first!” cried Norton.
“But she promised me,” cut in Walter.
“Oh, what boys!” protested the blushing Nancy.
“Don’t mind them,” suggested Cora, putting her arms around her new friend. “You’ll soon get used to them.”
“I think I can get used to almost anything–after that shipwreck,” said Nancy, with a smile.
“Well, I like that!” cried Jack. “Comparing us to a shipwreck! Come on, fellows, let’s go fishing. The tide is right for crabbing, too,” and they went out, leaving the girls to themselves.
“In spite of everything–the fire, the shipwreck and the many wonderings it has been a wonderful summer,” said Cora softly, as they sat on the broad porch.