“Oh, Pa and I don’t complain,” the seamstress answered brightly. “And things are going to look up.”
“Sure they are,” agreed Mr. Hodges. “I’ll get a job any day now.”
Penny, who was watching the seamstress’ face was amazed to see it suddenly transformed. Losing her usual calm, Mrs. Hodges exclaimed:
“Pa! It just this minute came to me! Maud getting her inheritance is another psychic sign!”
Penny rocked violently and even Mrs. Weems looked startled.
“I don’t know what you mean, Jenny,” she said.
“We said we wouldn’t tell anybody, Ma,” protested Mr. Hodges mildly.
“Mrs. Weems is my best friend, and Penelope won’t tell. Will you, Penelope?”
“Not what I don’t know,” replied Penny in bewilderment. “How can Mrs. Weems’ inheritance have anything to do with a psychic sign?”
“You may as well tell ’em,” grinned Mr. Hodges, “If you keep the news much longer you’ll bust.”