Vevi might have teased a bit. Before she could do so, however, the children were startled to hear loud angry voices. They could not see the speakers, but the sound came from the direction of the house.
“Uncle Peter has lost his temper again!” Hanny gasped. “Oh, dear!”
Gathering up her skirts, she ran swiftly toward the veranda.
Chapter 3
MR. PIFF’S PLAN
VEVI and Connie hastened after Hanny as fast as they could. Breathlessly, the three children reached the veranda where Peter Van Der Lann and Mr. Piff were talking.
“I want no part of it,” Mr. Van Der Lann said firmly. “My nursery is not yet profitable. I have no money to donate to your show.”
“It will be a money making proposition for you,” the promoter argued. “We’ll bring folks here to your farm—charge admission. They’ll see your fine tulips in bloom and order bulbs. Your business will boom.”
“No part of it for me,” Mr. Van Der Lann repeated.
At that Mr. Piff again lost patience.