But I guess I can manage it.
Now, Isaac, if you're ready----"
He was interrupted by a ring at the bell, and the shrill call of the
postman's whistle.
"I'll go," Grace exclaimed, intercepting the maid. She brought back
several letters, and at the sight of the handwriting on the envelope of
one she exclaimed:
"It's from Will! It's from my brother. Oh, Daddy, here's a letter from
Will!"
CHAPTER IV
"COME HOME!"
Grace's announcement caused a flutter of excitement among her chums, and
Mr. Ford's face showed his pleasure and surprise. But a moment later he
had steeled his features into a non-committal mask, for he was really
much provoked by his son's conduct, and if this was an appeal for
forgiveness he wanted to be in the proper censuring attitude. At least
so he reasoned.
"We'll see you again, Grace," spoke Betty, as she led the way for the
other two girls to follow. She felt that the family might like to be by
themselves while perusing the first letter from Will since his latest
escapade.
"Oh, don't go!" exclaimed Grace, guessing her chums' intention. "Stay
and hear what Will has to say.
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