"Your mother took the car?"

"Yes; and she won't be home until evening. Well, I declare if
there isn't Cora and - "

"Walter Pennington," finished Maud. "She is almost as changeable
as her brother."

"Isn't it too mean that we have to walk," complained Daisy. "I
have a mind to go over to the garage and ask for a car. Father
often gets one."

"Oh, yes. Doctors are always having breakdowns. Do you suppose
you could get one?"

"Well, I am going to try, at any rate," and Daisy Bennet quickened
her pace, while Maud Morris hurried along with her companion. It
was but a few minutes' walk to the garage, and when the girls
reached the entrance they were surprised to find the three
automobiles, Jack's, Cora's and the twins' pulled up outside.

"Oh, I can't go in now," demurred Daisy. "We will have to wait
until they go. Funny they should be taking a morning run, without
asking us along."

Paul Hastings was talking to the Robinson girls. It was evident
that he was much excited. Cora was on the sidewalk, and Cecilia
was beside her. Jack stood off to one side with Walter.