“The Brownies are to meet in the public square at ten o’clock.”
“What time is it now?” Veve asked anxiously.
“Only a few minutes after eight. You have plenty of time.”
“I want to be there early, Mother,” Veve said, eating her breakfast of scrambled eggs and toast as rapidly as she could. “Is my quilt ready?”
“Yes, dear, and I must say it looks very nice now that I’ve washed it. I’ve rolled it into a tight bundle. I think you can manage it.”
“Oh, a quilt is easy to carry,” laughed Veve.
As soon as she had finished breakfast and attended to several errands, the little girl was ready to leave.
As she skipped out of the house with her large bundle, she saw Connie Williams also coming out of her residence with a similar looking package.
“Hi!” shouted Connie. “Want to ride down town? My mother will take both of us in her car.”
Veve was glad to get a ride. A little farther on, Mrs. Williams picked up Eileen and Jane also.