She was feeling much better now with three delicious meals a day. And she enjoyed having someone to talk to. Maggie and the two girls were sitting on the back steps, enjoying the cool evening breeze. The dinner dishes were done, and the first stars had come out over the ranch. “Maybe I haven’t any right to ask,” Maggie began. “But I wonder what your grandfather is going to do about your aunt. She needs some care all the time. You girls can’t stay here all summer.” “Maybe we can,” said Violet softly. “We love it here, and I think Aunt Jane is used to having us now.” “There is one thing that’s missing, though,” said Jessie. “Yes, I know,” said Violet. “We both miss the boys.” Violet looked very sad. “Maybe Aunt Jane would let the boys come, too,” said Jessie. “Then it would be perfect.” She looked at her sister. “Let’s ask her tomorrow,” Violet said. The two girls went upstairs to bed. Next morning Jessie took a fine breakfast into her aunt’s room.
