All at once they each remembered about Betty and Godfrey--all except Timmy, who had never been told.
"And now what's this about Mrs.Crofton ?" asked Janet at last, breaking a silence that had become oppressive.

"Do I understand that she's coming to supper to-night ?" It was Betty who answered: "I hope you don't mind?
Dolly thought it the only thing to do, as the poor woman's cook hadn't arrived." "We mustn't forget to ask her in for lunch or dinner on one of the days that Godfrey is here," observed Janet.

"I gather they're friends.

He asked if she'd already come." * * * * * Timmy was supposed to prepare his lessons between tea and dinner, but unlike the ordinary boy, he much preferred to wake early and work before breakfast.

This was considered not good for his health, and there was a constant struggle between himself and his determined mother to force him to do the normal thing.