blushed. But somehow she appeared mightily pleased.
The boys drove the girls to the seminary, and by the time the boarding-school was reached all were on the best of terms once more.
"Mamma wanted us to come back," explained Dora. "She says, even if we do lose that fortuneshe wants me to have a better education, and she will pay the bill for Nellie and Grace, too."
"It will make the Lanings quite poor, I am afraid, if the fortune is lost," replied Dick gravely.
"I know it, Dick, but we'll have to take what comes."
"Have you heard from Sobber or his lawyer lately?"
"Nothing since he threatened to disgrace us."
"You must watch out for him. If he attempts to bother you while you are here let us know at once."
"We will."
"I hope the case in court is decided soon, and in your favor."
"Say, stop!" cried Tom, as they were turning into the gate at the seminary.
"What's up?" asked Sam, while Dick halted the team he was driving.
