Grizzly! When we
get back we ought to have some information worth while!"
"And what about sending for John's friend to come and go with us? If he
knew enough to tell you about the lava, he will surely be able to judge
about the gold!" ventured Polly, eagerly.
"I think that is a splendid idea, Sam! When we go in to Oak Creek to-
morrow, let us send John a day-letter explaining about this cavern,"
added Mrs. Brewster.
"Hain't you-all comin' to supper? Har hev Ah ben and wukked all day
hopin' fer a night off to-night!" said Sary, suddenly appearing at the
doorway between the living-room and the kitchen.
Every one started for she had not made a sound before speaking, so no
one knew how much she had over-heard. Mrs. Brewster quickly replied,
however.
"Why, Sary! I didn't know you wished to go out! I could have attended
to supper myself, had you asked me!"
"Ah hain't planned to go out--Ah said a 'night off,' Mis' Brewster,"
said Sary, hardly deigning to wait for an answer, but looking at the
girls with an impatient frown.
"Mother, we really must wash before supper!" said Polly.
Sary tossed her head. Mrs. Brewster knew what that meant, so she urged
the girls to forego any lengthy toilets and merely wash away the worst
signs of travel.
Sary was pacified when Eleanor came out of the room and handed her a
large paper bundle.
"Sary, I have a little present for you because we made so much trouble
to-night.
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