“I didn’t notice anything except the Christmas tree and the supper table. Miss Gordon called me before I had a chance to really see very much.”
Now what Jane had reported deeply troubled Miss Gordon. She promised the Brownies she would make inquiries before Christmas to learn if the Stones actually were in need.
“If they are, we’ll send a big basket of food,” she said. “However, the Stones have lived in this community many years and I understand, are quite proud. They might resent charity.”
“Will they be offended if we give them the sled, and perhaps a few other toys?” Connie asked anxiously.
“The children will enjoy the presents—I’m certain of that,” declared Miss Gordon.
After the Brownies reached Grandmother Gordon’s farmhouse they talked over what they could do to help the Stone children.
“We could stuff stockings and make them into dolls,” proposed Eileen eagerly.
“And we could bake things,” suggested Rosemary, who loved to cook. “That is, if Mrs. Gordon wouldn’t mind having us use her kitchen.”
“It’s yours for the asking,” laughed Mrs. Gordon.
The Brownies divided into two groups, one to sew and the other to work in the kitchen. Veve, Rosemary and Connie elected to cook, while the other girls sewed stocking dolls.