"I expect Grandpa will be pretty mad," said Adam.

"I am sure there is not the slightest chance but that he will be,"
said Kate.

"Dare you go back home when school is over?" he asked.

"Probably not," she answered.

"What will you do?" he questioned.

"When I investigated sister Nancy Ellen's bureau I found a list of
the School Supervisors of the county, so I am going to put in my
spare time writing them about my qualifications to teach their
schools this winter. All the other girls did well and taught
first-class schools, I shall also. I am not a bit afraid but that
I may take my choice of several. When I finish it will be only a
few days until school begins, so I can go hunt my boarding place
and stay there."

"Mother would let you stay at our house," said Adam.

"Yes, I think she would, after yesterday; but I don't want to make
trouble that might extend to Father and your father. I had better
keep away."

"Yes, I guess you had," said Adam. "If Grandfather rows, he raises
a racket. But maybe he won't!"

"Maybe! Wouldn't you like to see what happens when Mother come in