feel ashamed of herself, whenever she thought of it.

"Just as if you couldn't do a kind thing for your neighbor without
expecting to get something for doing it," she would say scornfully to
herself.

One afternoon, Mrs. Porter met Betty in the grocery, and said to her:
"Deary, shall you mind calling for Robbie about ten minutes earlier in
the morning? I want to go to the city on the eight-thirty train." And
before Betty could answer, she added. "Of course, Robbie could go by
himself now that he has learned the way, but he does so enjoy going
with you."

"And I don't mind one bit calling for him," Betty hastened to assure
Mrs. Porter. "I'll come early in the morning."

On the way home from the store. Betty saw her cousin, Julia Norton,
coming eagerly to meet her.

"Betty," Julia cried, "mother sent me to ask you to stay all night.
Cousin Lottie has come, and mother says we can pop corn and have a
good time. And you must be sure to bring your books so you can go
right to school in the morning from our house."

"That will be lovely," Betty exclaimed delightedly. There were few
treats she enjoyed more than going to her aunt's home.

Julia ran off to speak to another girl, and Betty following, suddenly
remembered Robbie. How could she call for him if she were at her
aunt's?