Slowly the darkness of their countenances lifted a little; something happier and brighter began to glimmer from each boyish face.
All eyes remained fascinated upon Verman.
"Well, anyway," said Penrod, in a tone that was almost cheerful, "this is only Tuesday.

We got pretty near all week to fix up the 'nishiation for Saturday." And Saturday brought sunshine to make the occasion more tolerable for both the candidate and the society.

Mrs.Williams, going to the window to watch Sam when he left the house after lunch, marked with pleasure that his look and manner were sprightly as he skipped down the walk to the front gate.

There he paused and yodelled for a time.

An answering yodel came presently; Penrod Schofield appeared, and by his side walked Georgie Bassett.