The other two girls groaned.
“What now, Mart?” asked Nancy.
“Oh, that’s so. You didn’t get that ring you wanted. Did you?” inquired Jeanette.
“Yes! No! That is, yes,” stammered Martha.
“What do you mean by ‘Yes—no—yes’?” demanded Nancy.
“I mean that I didn’t at first; but then I did,” explained Martha.
“Just as clear as clear,” laughed Jeanette. “You didn’t tell us you bought it,” said Nancy reproachfully.
“Well, with all the excitement we’ve had, could you blame me for forgetting something? It was extravagant, I admit; but I felt I’d never be happy without it. I’ll wear my last year’s clothes all year to make up for it.”
“Yes, you will!” jeered Nancy.
“But if you have the ring, why shop?” asked Jeanette.