Ikey himself could not have been more abashed than he was when Carl
introduced him.
"As the fire is in such fine condition, perhaps the popping had best
go on while we talk," Aunt Zelie said, taking the chair; "then when
business is over the refreshments will be ready."
Fred and Ikey were appointed a committee to attend to the corn, and
when all were comfortably settled, she began:
"As you know, the object of this meeting is to hear suggestions for a
club. I have been thinking about it for a week, and this is the best
plan that has occurred to me: it is to have a Good Neighbors Club. The
text Uncle William gave you children, Carl, suggested it to me. 'They
helped every one his neighbor.' It would mean keeping our eyes open
for ways of helping, and being careful to respect the property of
others.
"You see I take it for granted that you want something besides fun,
though I am sure we shall have a good time too."
"I don't think I understand what we are to do," said Will.
"You are not to break your neighbors' windows, for instance," replied
Aleck, winking at Carl.
"There is no trouble about the helping," answered Mrs. Howard; "there
are always opportunities for that, and on the other hand I am inclined
to think that you all at times do things that, to say the least, do
not improve the appearance of your neighborhood.
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