Soon the little girl came in with the steaming cups. After that she served tiny little cakes with pink and white frosting.
When finally it was time to leave, Peter cordially invited Miss Mohr, Miss Gordon and the Brownies to come again.
“You’ll see me too!” declared Mr. Piff noisily. “I’ve not given up, Mr. Van Der Lann. Not on your life! The more I see of Windmill Farm the better I like the place. We’ll have to include you in our big show, Peter.”
Peter merely shook his head and made no reply. It was plain to Vevi and Connie that he did not like Mr. Piff nor his familiar way of calling him “Peter” upon such short acquaintance.
Embarrassed by the promoter’s manners, Miss Gordon and the librarian quickly said goodbye. Before leaving, Miss Mohr urged Hanny to come to the library often. Miss Gordon told the little girl she would be welcome at the next Brownie Scout meeting.
“When will that be?” Hanny asked eagerly.
“The date isn’t certain,” Miss Gordon replied. “I will have either Connie or Vevi let you know.”
As the car started toward Rosedale, the Brownie Scout leader and Miss Mohr could talk of little else than the many beautiful treasures in Peter’s home.
“He has a nice place,” Mr. Piff admitted grudgingly. “A stubborn fool though!”
“I don’t agree with you,” Miss Mohr replied. “Surely it is his right to decide whether or not he wants to have a part in a commercial show.”