Rodney caught the little mocking gleam in the girl’s blue eyes and flushed uncomfortably.
“That’s all right about the croquet,” he said defensively. “If I played half as much as you kids——”
“He’s quite right, Matty,” declared May. “I think you should not have said that.”
“I was just in fun,” replied the other twin contritely. “I’m sure you’d play the game beautifully if you had more practice.”
“I guess,” said Rodney, mollified, “I’d never get good enough to beat you two. I’ve never played very much. Out home I used to play with my sisters sometimes. They like it.”
“Where do you live?” asked Matty. “We meant to ask you the other day.”
“Orleans, Nebraska. Ever been in Nebraska?”
Each shook her head. “We haven’t travelled much,” confessed May. “After we finish High School, though, we’re going abroad with mother. Have you ever been in Europe?”
“No. Don’t want to. What’s the use?”
“Oh, but think of seeing the pyramids!” exclaimed Matty.