John Pendleton ADOPT Jimmy Bean?
John Pendleton, wealthy, independent, morose, reputed to be miserly and supremely selfish, to adopt a little boy--and such a little boy?
With a somewhat dazed face Miss Polly went up-stairs to Pollyanna's room.
"Pollyanna, I have a message for you from Mr.John Pendleton.

He has just been here.

He says to tell you he has taken Jimmy Bean for his little boy.

He said he thought you'd be glad to know it." Pollyanna's wistful little face flamed into sudden joy.
"Glad?
GLAD?
Well, I reckon I am glad! Oh, Aunt Polly, I've so wanted to find a place for Jimmy--and that's such a lovely place! Besides, I'm so glad for Mr.Pendleton, too.

You see, now he'll have the child's presence." "The--what ?" Pollyanna colored painfully.