“Perhaps I’ll return to Minnesota for the holidays,” revealed Miss Gordon. “And that brings me to an important question. You remember the ‘surprise’ of which I spoke?”
Immediately the room buzzed with excited conversation.
Miss Gordon had to raise her hand in the Brownie sign for silence. Connie followed suit, becoming as still as a mouse. Next Sunny raised her hand, and last of all, Jane, who was chattering like a magpie.
When one could have heard a pin drop, Miss Gordon said:
“Girls, I’ve talked to your parents, but I can’t reveal the secret just yet. However, I have an important question to ask. Think well before you answer.”
“What is the question, Miss Gordon?” Sunny was squirming with impatience.
“Merely this. How many would be willing to give up part of their school vacation for a Brownie outing?”
“A hike?” demanded Jane.
Miss Gordon smiled and shook her head.
“A trip?” asked Connie, who was a much better guesser.