. Oh, Virginia! . omewith me at once. Thanks, no. Im with Sally. Get in. 232 Oh, Virginia! It wouldnt be polite, because we canttake her, too - Certainly not, interposed Mrs. Babcocksharply, and Sally, who was standing a littleaside, but who could not help hearing, col-ored. Because she has the coach and couldntleave it, finished Jinks reprovingly. Illwalk on with Sally. Its not far. Interest in the automobile had stopped thebabys crying, and he stared, wide-eyed. Thenhe waved his arms and gurgled in friendlyfashion at Tootles. Mrs. Babcock stared backat him, unresponsively. Jinks, if you dont
. Oh, Virginia! . omewith me at once. Thanks, no. Im with Sally. Get in. 232 Oh, Virginia! It wouldnt be polite, because we canttake her, too - Certainly not, interposed Mrs. Babcocksharply, and Sally, who was standing a littleaside, but who could not help hearing, col-ored. Because she has the coach and couldntleave it, finished Jinks reprovingly. Illwalk on with Sally. Its not far. Interest in the automobile had stopped thebabys crying, and he stared, wide-eyed. Thenhe waved his arms and gurgled in friendlyfashion at Tootles. Mrs. Babcock stared backat him, unresponsively. Jinks, if you dont obey me, I shall askyour father to give you a spanking, she saidshrilly. Here Ive been hunting for youand worrying about you all the afternoon andnow—youll be the death of me yet! AndMrs. Babcock pressed her handkerchief to herlips. Go on, Jinks—youd better, advisedSally, nudging the rebellious Jinks. Go on,whats the use of stayin? I dont to save trouble. Well, will you come around to the garden. HAD THEY ANY RIGHT TO BURN UP THE MILL: Nothing to Do 233 to-morrow to talk it all over? demandedJinks. Virginia, come at once, sounded hermothers voice in a final-verdict tone. Jinks shrugged and moved slowly fromSallys side. Remember, she said in a low voice overher shoulder. Ill expect you at the usualtime. Will you kindly tell me where you havebeen and what you have been doing?: askedMrs. Babcock icily, as the motor sped on. Nothing. Just took a walk with Sally andthe baby. Weve been up in the woods. Ishould think I ought to be allowed to take awalk without your thinking Ive been in mis-chief. Well, Im thankful if youve not, but asyou are in mischief in nine cases out of ten, Ifully expected it, replied her mother. and I hunted everywhere for vou. «/ V W She wanted to say good-bye. 1 Good-bye! ejaculated Jinks in astonish-ment. Why, I thought she was going tostay all summer. Shes coming back. She had to go to town 234 Oh, Virginia! on business, and
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