So the decision was reached that the two girls, after obtaining permission, should make the trip to Wingate Farm that very afternoon.
Upon their return they were to report to Miss Gordon, who would notify the other Brownies.
“We’ll have to work fast to get the job,” Veve said anxiously. “I imagine a lot of people may have read the advertisement.”
The meeting now broke up with all the girls singing the Brownie organization song.
Immediately afterwards, Veve telephoned her mother to ask if she might go to the orchard. The distance by bus was not far.
“Why, yes, if Connie is going with you,” Mrs. McGuire consented after hearing the plan. “But don’t stay late.”
Meanwhile, Connie had gone to the kitchen to talk to her mother.
Mrs. Williams was quite busy washing dishes the Brownies had used for their refreshments.
“If only I had the car this afternoon, I gladly would drive you out to the orchard,” she told her daughter. “How far is it, dear?”