Henry was
delighted. It was a great day for the Sherwoods.
It was another great day when, a week later, the roan ponies were
brought to the door and Nan's trunk was strapped upon the back of
the buckboard. Uncle Henry was to drive her to the train; but
she would travel alone to Chicago to meet her chum, Bess Harley.
"And go to Lakeview Hall! I never did really expect I'd get
there," Nan sighed, as she clung to Aunt Kate's neck. "It almost
makes me forget that Momsey and Papa Sherwood are not at home
yet.
"But, my dear!" she added, "if such a thing could be, you and
Uncle Henry have taken the place of my own dear parents all these
months I have been at Pine Camp. I've had a dee-lightful time.
I'll never forget you all. I love you, love you, love you."
The roan ponies started on the jump. The boys cheered her from
the corner of the house, having bashfully remained in the
background. Even Margaret Llewellen and her impish brother, Bob,
appeared and shrilly bade her goodbye.
Nan was off for school, and wonderful adventures lay before her!
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