Now the Brownies could not imagine why everyone seemed so happy at Windmill Farm. Nor could they understand the reason Mr. Van Der Lann had gone to so much trouble just for them.
“I think someone is keeping a secret from us,” guessed Connie. “Isn’t that right?”
“It could be,” admitted Miss Mohr.
“Tell us!” pleaded Rosemary.
“Later—”
“Right now!” teased the Brownies.
“Shall we tell them?” Miss Mohr asked, turning to Hanny’s uncle.
“Why keep them in suspense?” he replied. “Let the news be known.”
“I want to pass the little cakes!” cried Hanny in excitement.
She made everyone sit in the living room. Then she passed the refreshments, giving every Brownie one of the delicately frosted cakes.