says there is practically no danger, and that there is great hope of success. Aunt Kittie—Dodo was at her house when the accident happened, you know—Aunt Kittie has come to stay with mamma. Every one else is well, including Paul.
"Oh, but I shall be so anxious until it is over! They are going to let me know as soon as it is. Are we going to stay around here, where I can get word quickly?"
"Yes, we will remain on Elm Island, I think," said Betty. "There is no use in cruising about too much when we are so comfortable there, and really it is lovely in the woods."
"As long as the ghost doesn't bother us," spoke Amy.
"Nonsense!" exclaimed Betty. "What is your news, Grace?"
"Oh, Will writes that he and Frank are coming up to camp on the island near us."
"That will be fine!" exclaimed Betty. "When will they get here?"
"Allen can't come up until the week-end," went on Grace. "He has to take some kind of bar examinations. For the—high jump, I think."
"Silly!" reproved Betty, with a blush.
"But Will told me to tell you specially that Allen is coming," went on Grace. "They can stay a few days."
