It's a very pleasant one on a morning like this, and Uncle
Lester and Aunt Elsie are pleasant folks to visit."
"I think they are," returned Lulu; "but I am going more to see Evelyn
than anybody else. Oh, Max, I do hope, I do believe, it's going to be as
I told you I wished."
"What?"
"That we'll be intimate friends and very fond of each other. Weren't you
pleased with her, Max? I was."
"She's nice-looking," he replied; "but that's all I can say till we've
had time to get acquainted."
"I feel quite well acquainted with her now; we had such a nice long talk
together last night," said Lulu.
Evelyn was strolling about the grounds at Fairview, and came to the gate
to meet them. She shook hands with Max, kissed Lulu affectionately, and
invited them into the house.
They settled themselves in the veranda, where Mrs. Leland presently
joined them. Then Lulu gave "Grandma Elsie's" invitation.
"May I go, Aunt Elsie?" asked Evelyn.
"Certainly, dear, if you wish to," Mrs. Leland answered kindly. "Your
uncle and I will drive over early in the evening and bring you home.
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