I found mother and nurse in such a state
when I got back. I was kissed and then put to bed to eat my supper,
but the minister came to call in the evening, and when I had
promised never to do such a thing again, they let me get up. He was
so nice, and brought me a ball. I play jacks every day now, and
think of America and nice 'things like that. I shall be glad to get
there again.
"Yours truly,
"GLADYS.
"P.S.--I can probably beat you at jacks when I get back, I practice
so much."
"I'll get mine out to-day," said Ethelwyn, "and we'll see whether she
can or not. When will she come home, mother?"
But mother was reading Aunty Stevens's letter, and did not hear.
"The Home is getting on beautifully," she said presently. "There are
ten pale little children out there now. Dick is quite well and strong
again, and helps with the work in every way. They are very anxious that
we shall come on this summer."
"O let's; for my birthday," said Ethelwyn. "Can't we, mother?"
"I will see. But Grandmother Van Stark would like one of you to come out
and stay with her for a few days. Peter is coming in this afternoon and
will take one of you out."
"O me!" they cried at once.
"Let's pull straws," suggested Ethelwyn; so she ran to find the broom.
It was she who drew the longest straw, and Beth drew a long breath,
saying with cheerful philosophy, "Well, I am thankful not to leave
mother.
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