It will take about two hours.
May I go?"
"Of course, you must go," she said, laughing lightly. "You can't leave
your sister. Why don't you return to Chicago with them? There is plenty
of room, and you could have a fine visit."
"I'll be back in just two hours," said Philip. "While I am gone, you be
thinking over what we were talking of when the folks came."
"Miss Comstock can go with us as well as not," said Polly. "That back
seat was made for three, and I can sit on your lap."
"Come on! Do come!" urged Philip instantly, and Tom Levering joined him,
but Henderson and Edith silently waited at the gate.
"No, thank you," laughed Elnora. "That would crowd you, and it's warm
and dusty. We will say good-bye here."
She offered her hand to all of them, and when she came to Philip she
gave him one long steady look in the eyes, then shook hands with him
also.
CHAPTER XXIII
WHEREIN ELNORA REACHES A DECISION, AND FRECKLES AND THE ANGEL APPEAR
"Well, she came, didn't she?" remarked Mrs. Comstock to Elnora as they
watched the automobile speed down the road. As it turned the Limberlost
corner, Philip arose and waved to them.
"She hasn't got him yet, anyway," said Mrs. Comstock, taking heart.
"What's that on your finger, and what did she say to you?"
Elnora explained about the ring as she drew it off.
"I have several letters to write, then I am going to change my dress and
walk down toward Aunt Margaret's for a little exercise.
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