“Saturday noon,” he repeated, shifting gears. “I’ll be there, and with a huge appetite!”
CHAPTER 8
Mrs. Myles’ Advice
THE moment the car had driven away, Connie turned accusingly upon Veve.
“Now you’ve done it!” she exclaimed. “You’ve invited a man we scarcely know to lunch! And what’s worse he’s expecting a big meal.”
“How’d I know he’d accept?” Veve mumbled.
“The other Brownies may not like it one bit,” Connie went on severely. “And who is going to prepare the lunch?”
“Maybe he won’t come.”
“You hope—” said Connie.
“Why, I think it was nice to invite Mr. Vincent,” interposed Miss Gordon. “Especially after he brought us all into Rosedale. The lunch will be no problem.”