“The best part of all is that I am going to stay in Rosedale,” Hanny told the other girls. “Now that my uncle has won the blue ribbon, he will make a great deal of money. Already he has had many fine offers for the Golden Beauty tulip bulbs.”
All the girls were delighted that Hanny would be able to remain in Rosedale, and told her so.
By this time it was five minutes after eight o’clock.
“Time for the meeting to end,” said Miss Gordon noticing the clock. “School tomorrow as usual, you know. Little Brownies should be in bed early.”
The girls began to put on their jackets and coats. Vevi had left hers in another room. She went for it but did not immediately return.
Impatiently, the other Brownies waited.
“That Vevi!” Jane exclaimed. “She always keeps us waiting!”
“What do you suppose she’s doing now?” Sunny speculated.
The room where Vevi had left her jacket was dark. What, the Brownies wondered, could she be doing so long without a light?
“Hurry up Vevi!” Jane called.