Kara’s expression made no other answer necessary.
A few moments after the Hammonds had said farewell and were gone.
An instant it appeared as if Lucy wished to break away and speak to Kara. The other girl never glanced toward her, or seemed conscious of her presence after her first display of affection, so apparently Lucy lost the desire or the courage.
Immediately the Girl Scouts departed for their sleeping tents accompanied by their Troop Captain.
Miss Mason would return to say good-night to Kara and see that she was comfortable for the night. In the meantime there was the final evening ceremony with her Girl Scouts.
In the big room at present were only Tory, Miss Frean and Mr. Fenton, save for the girl in the wheeled chair.
Mr. Fenton approached Kara.
“I trust so many visitors and so much excitement will not be harmful to you,” he said in the dignified fashion that always charmed Kara and his own niece. Mr. Fenton never addressed them as if they were merely young girls and of no special importance.
Always his manner was courtly and agreeable.
Toward Kara he extended a box of candy which he had been carrying under his arm.