Vevi did not know what to say. Captain Tarwell came to her rescue.
“Many’s the time I’ve seen a swift dip down into the surface of the water in full flight,” he informed the group. “The creature feeds on the wing, drinks on the wing and bathes that way too.”
“So I guess that makes it a water bird!” Vevi declared triumphantly. “Doesn’t it, Miss Gordon?”
“I’m inclined to accept the report,” smiled the teacher. “Besides, Vevi has produced two live birds, one on the beach, and now another in our chimney.”
“Vevi helped the Brownie Scouts win ten dollars too,” Connie reminded the girls.
“She found a home for Snow White when his owner didn’t think he wanted to keep the pigeon,” added Rosemary.
“And she found a son for me,” said Captain Tarwell quietly. He went on to explain: “It’s just been decided that Jamie will live with me here at the cottage. Frankly, I never would have reopened my home if it hadn’t been for Vevi, Connie and all the Brownies.”
“Vevi’s really our Brownie of the Day,” laughed Connie, very proud of her friend.
“She deserves a Brownie salute!” cried Sunny. “Let’s give it to her.”
The girls clustered about Vevi. Smartly they raised their right hands to their temples, two fingers extended. Vevi returned the salute.