“Careful!” snorted Jane. “That’s because she’s had to stay in the house most of the time. If there’s one person in the world who should learn something about safety, it’s Veve McGuire!”
Now Miss Gordon did not like to hear the girls discuss Veve so frankly when the little girl was not present. But instead of scolding Jane for being so outspoken, she changed the subject by asking:
“By the way, girls, has anyone learned if Veve plans to join our Brownie troop in the next few weeks?”
The leader of the Rosedale troop looked directly at Connie, who was much better acquainted with Veve than any of the other girls.
Now Connie did not wish to tell Miss Gordon all the unkind things that Veve had said about the Brownie organization.
So she replied quite truthfully that she had not discussed the subject with her for a long while.
“You might speak to her about it sometime,” urged the leader. “We really want Veve.”
“Not if she keeps on saying things about the Brownies,” whispered Jane, who always was outspoken.
Rosemary gave her a warning nudge and she became quiet.
Following Captain Bentley’s talk, the Brownies served fruit juice and cookies. Usually they had refreshments at the end of the meeting. This time they served early so the police officer would not need to wait.