But Captain Sam had motored to Ostable to attend a preliminary session of the Exemption Board.

Jed sauntered gloomily back to the shop.
When he opened the door and entered he was greeted by a familiar voice, which said: "Here he is, Mamma.

Good afternoon, Mr.Winslow." Jed started, turned, and found Miss Barbara Armstrong beaming up at him.

The young lady's attire and general appearance were in marked contrast to those of the previous evening.

Petunia also was in calling costume; save for the trifling lack of one eye and a chip from the end of her nose, she would have been an ornament to doll society anywhere.
"This is my mamma," announced Barbara.