She wanted
everything simply perfect, and to shape plans with such precision
was no easy matter.
"Of course,--you will ask the Sheldons," she finally venture.
"Of course," answered Cora. "But, Belle, we expected a more
important remark after such forethought on your part."
"And the Winters," went on the serene one, not noticing the bit of
sarcasm.
"Yes; and I have a new star," said Cora quickly. "Who ever do you
imagine she can be?"
"I know," declared Bess. "She is Paul's sister."
"Who told you?" demanded Cora.
"Not a soul," Bess assured her; "but I saw you out in your car with
her this morning. Isn't she nice."
"Very. But being nice is not her strongest point. She is
--brainy."
"O-h-h-h!" sighed Bess. "Then let's not take her up. Belle has
brains enough for one town."
"But Hazel isn't that kind. Isn't that a pretty name?" demanded
Cora quickly. "She has a different sort of brains. She is a student
of nature--biology and evolution, to be exact."
"Perhaps she could tell what makes Bess so--so fat," suggested Belle
with marked sarcasm.
"Or what makes you so thin," retaliated Bess.
"At any rate, she is a very sweet girl," declared Cora, "and I'm
most anxious for you to meet her.
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