“You would bring that up,” muttered Vevi.
She felt rather annoyed at Jane. That was because she had forgotten all about making a report, and did not know of a bird she could tell about.
“Vevi’s worse than a tail-ender!” Jane teased. “She doesn’t have any report. Today’s the last chance to make it too.”
“Who says I haven’t a report?” Vevi retorted. “Just wait!”
“That’s what you always say!” twitted Jane.
“I’ll give my report in just a minute,” Vevi said, stalling for time. “First, I want to see if Captain Tarwell is coming.”
Quickly, she ran out of the cottage. Now Vevi hoped that outdoors she might see a bird upon which she could report.
Not a bird was to be seen. As luck would have it though, Captain Tarwell came walking up the path.
“Am I too late for the big show?” he inquired.
“Oh, no, you’re just in time,” Vevi told him.