“The pool, silly.”
“But I hear it’s even against California laws to go in a pool in your birthday suit.”
“I forgot. Of course we’d put our suits in the trunk and I suppose it will be a couple of days before they arrive.”
After a more prosaic shower, they felt tremendously refreshed and the luncheon which George had prepared was delicious.
“See about a maid at once to do the housework, mother,” said Henry Thorne, “and with George to do the cooking you can have a little fun, too.”
“But I want something to do,” protested Mrs. Thorne.
“There’ll be plenty just keeping track of Janet and Helen.”
“How would you like to attend a premiere of a new picture at the Queen’s Court tonight?” he asked.
“Fine,” replied Helen, “but what’s the Queen Court?”
“It’s the newest of the deluxe motion picture theaters here. You’ll see a lot of stars. What do you say now?”