Wouldn't it annoy you, TRULY ?" "Not a bit." "Oh, goody! And might Petunia come, too ?" "Um-hm.

Only," gravely, "she'll have to promise not to talk too much.

Think she'll promise that?
All right; then fetch her along." So, the very next morning, when Jed was busy at the bandsaw, he was not greatly surprised when the door opened and Miss Barbara appeared, with Petunia in her arms.

He was surprised, however, and not a little embarrassed when Mrs.Armstrong followed.
"Good morning," said the lady, pleasantly.

"I came over to make sure that there hadn't been a mistake.