But Carry Fisher, who had insisted on transporting her to her own house, where she herself was to perch for a day or two on the way to the Brys' camp, came to the rescue with a new suggestion.
"Look here, Lily--I'll tell you what it is: I want you to take my place with Mattie Gormer this summer.

They're taking a party out to Alaska next month in their private car, and Mattie, who is the laziest woman alive, wants me to go with them, and relieve her of the bother of arranging things; but the Brys want me too--oh, yes, we've made it up: didn't I tell you ?--and, to put it frankly, though I like the Gormers best, there's more profit for me in the Brys.

The fact is, they want to try Newport this summer, and if I can make it a success for them they--well, they'll make it a success for me." Mrs.Fisher clasped her hands enthusiastically.

"Do you know, Lily, the more I think of my idea the better I like it--quite as much for you as for myself.

The Gormers have both taken a tremendous fancy to you, and the trip to Alaska is--well--the very thing I should want for you just at present." Miss Bart lifted her eyes with a keen glance.