We have arranged a way to signal with our candles and cardboard.

We set the candle on the window sill and make flashes by passing the cardboard back and forth.

So many flashes mean a certain thing.

It was my idea, Marilla." "I'll warrant you it was," said Marilla emphatically.

"And the next thing you'll be setting fire to the curtains with your signaling nonsense." "Oh, we're very careful, Marilla.