28/39 But it'll be all right, and I'll come any way, and please tell your father that I highly appreciate the kind invitation. When is it to be ?' 'Come on Thursday next week and stay till Tuesday. Then you will be there when the first people come and till the last have left. That will look even better.' 'Maybe they'll say you take boarders,' observed Mr.Van Torp facetiously. 'That other piece belongs to you.' While talking they had finished their tea, and only one slice of bread and butter was left in the sandwich-box. |