[Clover by Susan Coolidge]@TWC D-Link bookClover CHAPTER VIII 8/32
Phil can have all the riding he wants, and it'll do poor Geoff lots of good to see some one." "It would be very nice indeed," doubtfully; "but who could we get to go with us ?" "I thought of that.
We don't take much stock in Mrs.Grundy out here; but I supposed you'd want another lady.
How would it be if I asked Mrs.Hope? The doctor's got to come out anyway to see one of our herders who's put his shoulder out in a fall.
If he would drive you out, and Mrs.Hope would stay on, would you come for a week? I guess you'll like it." "I 'guess' we should," exclaimed Clover, her face lighting up.
"Clarence, how delightful it sounds! It will be lovely to come if Mrs.Hope says yes." "Then that's all right," replied Clarence, looking extremely pleased. "I'll ride up to the doctor's as soon as dinner's over." "You'll dine with us, of course ?" "Oh, I always come to Mother Marsh for a bite whenever I stay over the day.
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