“I didn’t visit Dad when he was at Annapolis. You see ever since the war began I’ve been cramming, winter and summer, to get my degree. I wanted to get through as soon as I could and join the WAVES.”
“Yes. Your father told the you had to change your plans.” Hazel sent an understanding glance toward Billy, sitting on Brad’s lap.
“But I’m going to be able to help after all,” said Kitty eagerly.
“Really? Then you’ve made arrangements for the boy?”
“Oh no. I can help and still keep our little home. I’m going into Canteen work.”
“That’s splendid!”
“I might never have thought of it if I hadn’t met Brad Mason today.”
“Oh, you only met today.”
Brad grinned boyishly. “I thought it was important to get acquainted with her, even if I did have to use Billy as a go-between.”
“Billy as a go-between!” exclaimed Kitty, shocked. “Do you mean you made that sailboat for him with an ulterior motive?”