Connie nodded soberly. “The Brownies lost out on some of their fun at Shady Hollow because of us. So it’s only fair that we use a little of our money to pay for the trip.”
“Especially when the Brownies helped capture Pickpocket Joe,” added Veve quickly.
Miss Gordon thought for a moment and then said that she might allow Veve and Connie to repay the amount that had been lost, but only on one condition.
“And what is the condition?” inquired Connie.
“That some of the money be used to provide a few days extra camping time at Shady Hollow.”
“To make up for the days we were with the circus!” Veve cried instantly. “Oh, I’d like that!”
“So should I,” agreed Connie.
“Your balsam beds are waiting for you at Shady Hollow,” laughed Belinda. “You’ll have to practice your cooking though, because the rest of us have improved since you went away.”
The matter of the reward money settled, the girls set off to find Eva and the other circus children who were to take part in the Brownie investiture ceremony.
A moment later the circus rider came into the big top, accompanied by the girls who had decided to join the organization. Altogether there were five circus children, ranging in age from seven to ten years.