So I
want you to look at the rooms and see what you think. Dora would
listen to you."
Very much amused, Aunt Zelie went with him, agreeing that it might be
practicable.
Mrs. Smith, the wife of the confectioner, was delighted to show her
rooms, and led the way through the store into the entrance hall at the
side, and on upstairs. There were two large, bright rooms opening into
the hall, with a bath-room adjoining. The rent was very reasonable,
and she said she could furnish meals. Aunt Zelie was forced to admit
that her nephew's plan had a good deal to recommend it.
Nothing would do but they must go and tell Dora about it before they
went home.
She was very much surprised to see them, and listened with eyes that
grew bright as the plan was unfolded.
"Didn't I tell you it would be better than staying here?" Carl asked
triumphantly.
"It sounds as if it would be perfect; how did you come to think of
it?" Dora said gratefully.
She could hardly wait till Monday afternoon to go and see for herself.
Mrs. Howard went with her then, and so did Bess and Louise, but they
only sat on the window-sill and built castles while the others made
calculations and discussed carpets and curtains.
"They are such pleasant rooms, so much more so than the one we have
now," Dora said.
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