As an afterthought, he added that he was anxious to have Eleanor
get away about the time he left home for his trip.
That afternoon he carried home the reply from Anne Stewart: "Have
engaged rooms and board from next week on. Wire when to expect you at
Denver. Anne."
Mrs. Maynard had heard from her friends that day that their plans were
changed and now they expected to leave Chicago sooner than she had
thought. This made her agree quickly to having her daughters start the
following week.
"But, mother, it can't be done. I need a riding habit, and tennis
clothes, and a few new afternoon gowns and evening dresses!"
remonstrated Barbara.
"You had a new habit last fall, Bob," Eleanor said.
"But it has a long coat and full bloomers. No one is wearing that
style, now. Everything is mannish coats and tight knickerbockers,"
argued Barbara.
"I will call up the tailor at once, girls, and have him give us the
preference over other work," Mrs. Maynard replied.
"Not for me! I don't like the tight habits. I shall take my bloomer
one," replied Eleanor, decidedly.
"Dear me, Nolla! You don't seem to care a fig about your appearance.
What will become of you when it is time for you to make your debut?"
sighed Mrs. Maynard, despondently.
"I'm not going to do anything so silly--I'm going into business when I
grow up!"
"Oh!"
"Nolla!"
Mother and sister could hardly gasp the words as they turned shocked
eyes in the direction of Mr.
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