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But I will speak to grandad about it. I know he will do all he can to help." "I hope they will come," and Whyn gave a tired sigh. "I haven't heard any singing for such a long time, that I am hungry for it. I had such a wonderful letter from Douglas to-day," she continued, after a slight pause.
There must be some good reason why she could not come before. You had better go to bed now, for you must be tired after your busy day." The scouts were anxious to know what plan Whyn would suggest for raising money, and so they were earlier than usual at her room on the following afternoon. It was a beautiful day, and through the open window drifted the scent of flowers, and new-mown hay.
It must be mighty important to bring ye here this mornin' in sich a hurry." "It is, captain, and it's about Whyn." "About Whyn, eh? What d'ye want to tell me about her?" "That she can't get better, unless she goes to a specialist. Doctor Travis told grandad all about it last night."
I'll think over what ye've said, and discuss it with the troop this afternoon. Ye'll see the boys at school, so tell them to meet here as soon as they git out. Ye'd better not tell them anything about yer plan until I've had time to think it over fer awhile." Rod found it very hard to keep his mind down to his lessons that day. He was too much excited over the idea of helping Whyn.
You have been so good to me that I have no right to ask. Oh, I am so happy, and won't mamma be delighted when she hears the news." The day after Mrs. Sinclair's arrival, preparations were made for the removal of the invalid girl. All knew that the trip would be a serious undertaking, but they said nothing about this to Whyn. Her mother was going with her, and Captain Josh and Mrs.
Sinclair informed the Britts that she and Whyn must leave for the city. She had her work to do there without which they could not live. Then it was that the captain showed his hand. He had been thinking over this very matter for some time, and had discussed it with his wife. "Let Whyn stay with us, Mrs. Sinclair," he suggested. "I do not see how we can get along without her."
"You're not! Grandad said you are, and I guess he knows." "Ho, ho, isn't that funny?" and the girl's hearty laugh again rang out. "I'm no princess; I'm just plain Whyn Sinclair. Your grandfather must have been joking. It must be nice to have a grandfather like that. His eyes are just full of fun. Sit down, and tell me about him."
"Oh, it's only a little surprise fer the scouts," was the reply. "Don't say a word, and I'll tell ye." "But what about your dignity, Joshua?" Mrs. Britt laughingly enquired, when she had heard the story. "May I tell Whyn? She would be so pleased, poor girl." "Sure, Betsey. But how is she this mornin'?" "No better, I'm afraid. She is failing fast.
He felt his courage slowly oozing away and he almost wished that he did not have to speak to her. Would she have anything to say to him? he wondered. He noted her dress; how beautiful it was! And her face, he could see it quite plainly, was sweet, and yet sad, just as Whyn had described it from her brother's letter.
The scouts are goin' to send ye." "Captain Josh!" "There now, never mind any of yer exclaimin'. I knew it would surprise ye. Yes, the scouts have decided to send ye to a specialist. Everything is all arranged." "But I can't allow it, captain," Whyn protested. "Do they mean to take their money and use it upon me?" "Yes, that's jist what they're goin' to do."
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