Miss Gordon replied that each girl must conduct her own search.
“I can give you a few hints though,” she said. “Old buttons frequently may be found in attics, usually attached to out-of-style garments.”
“I’m going through our attic just as soon as I return home!” announced Sunny. “I think some of my great-great-grandmother’s dresses are packed in a walnut chest.”
“Whatever you do, don’t snip any buttons without first asking permission,” warned the leader. “Your mother wouldn’t like that, I’m sure.”
“We have no old clothes in our attic,” said Veve in a crestfallen tone. “We haven’t an attic for that matter.”
“Many of us are in that same situation,” smiled Miss Gordon. “If you have no attic, inquire of friends and acquaintances. Elderly persons in particular are likely to have old buttons.”
“I know a lady who might have some!” exclaimed Veve, for the teacher’s remark had given her an idea. “She’s old enough!”
The little girl winked at Connie, who guessed that Mrs. Minnie Myles was the person meant. However, neither she nor Veve knew where the woman lived, or whether or not she would be friendly.
Miss Gordon suggested that the girls see how many buttons they could collect before the next Brownie meeting.
“May we hold it right here in the tree house?” pleaded Jane.