“I have been meaning to ask them to Wellington and must certainly do it before they go back to Richmond,” declared Molly, on hospitality bent as usual.
“All right, honey, but let’s get Nance safely married and the wedding feast disposed of,” insisted Judy, who thought her brother-in-law looked a little alarmed, fearing that Molly might decide that this was as good a time as any to have the Tuckers and Page Allison visit them.
“Of course! I didn’t mean now but later on, although it is a pity to put it off too long,” teased Molly, seeing the worried look on Edwin’s face. “I might make up two bunks on the pantry shelves and let one of them sleep in the bath tub.”
CHAPTER XI
AN INTERESTING COUPLE
“I came from New York with a very interesting couple,” said Judy the next day as she vigorously stitched away at some of the wedding finery. “Of course I talked to them—I always talk to the interesting persons I meet traveling.”
“So do I,” said Molly as she finished a garment and put it aside for Kizzie to press.
“I never do,” sighed Nance. “I do wish I had some of your and Judy’s warm-heartedness.”
“Nonsense! Your heart is just as warm as any that beats,” objected Molly. “Ask Andy!”