The boys said "By all means," and Vi raised no objection.
"When do you expect Ella and Amy?" asked Charles, who was well acquainted with both.
"I telegraphed to mother at once to invite them, and shall expect to see them about day after to-morrow."
"What sort of provisions do you propose to lay in, Miss Keith?" inquired Charlie. "I am personally interested in that."
"I do not doubt that in the least, Mr. Perrine," she answered demurely. "I intend to buy some of the best flour and groceries that I can find."
"Flour? can't you buy bread here?"
"Yes, but perhaps I may choose to exhibit my skill in its manufacture; also in that of cake and pastry."
"Ah! Well, no objection to that except that we don't want you shut up in the kitchen when the rest of us are off pleasuring. What about other supplies?"
"I see you have some idea of what is necessary in housekeeping, Charlie, and I'll give you a good recommendation to—the first nice girl who asks me if you'll make a good husband," Mary returned, looking at her cousin with laughing eyes.
"Am I to have an answer to my question, Miss Keith?" he inquired with dignity.