"That's a wise plan. And get him off as soon as possible so John will
get the word and start home without delay," added Mrs. Brewster.
Jake drove up beside the group at this moment, and sat waiting for
Kenneth to say good-by to his new friends. The girls reminded him again
to be sure and have Jim bring him to the ranch and visit, as soon as it
could be arranged, then the great heavy wagon rolled away with the
first good-looking young man the girls had seen since they left Denver.
CHAPTER XVII
SARY'S AMBITIONS
"Dear me!" sighed Eleanor. "That boy makes me think of civilization
again."
Her companions laughed at her expression, and Polly said: "He's awfully
nice, isn't he?"
"Yes, but not half as nice as Jim Latimer," added Eleanor. "Oh, I think
he is. Jim just takes everything for granted, whether you agree with
him or not," rejoined Polly.
"Jim Latimer is only a child! Now his brother Tom is what I should call
wonderful! Not only handsome, but desirable, as well," remarked
Barbara, with more spirit than she usually showed in the younger girls'
conversation.
Eleanor smiled knowingly, and said: "If Tom was poverty stricken, maybe
you wouldn't find him so desirable."
"Why would any one care for a poverty-stricken friend?" asked Barbara,
wonderingly. But Anne hurriedly changed the subject.
"How long do you think it might take, before John gets that message,
Mr.
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