Ikey and I have brought them," John forgot his
shyness and felt that she was an old acquaintance. He could not think
of much to say, but he smiled cordially at them.
When the cakes were undone it was of course necessary to explain the
meaning of so many M's and K's, and this led to an account of the
other club, and the Order of the Big Front Door. It was like finding
the missing pages of a fascinating story.
"And that is what you were doing this afternoon?" asked John, admiring
the little keys. "I did so wonder what was going on when I saw the
boys go in."
"I didn't know you were watching us," said Ikey.
John's face flushed as he replied, "I hope you do not mind. I often
do."
Mind! Of course they did not!
The visit was a decided success. When Mrs. Armstrong came hurrying in,
feeling that she had left John a long time alone, she found him with
very bright eyes, eating sugar cakes.
This was only the beginning; it soon became an established thing for
one or two of the Order to spend an afternoon each week with the lame
boy; and at such times the pleasure was by no means all on one side.
CHAPTER XVII.
A PRISONER.
"I believe I'll go to see little John this afternoon," said Louise.
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