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Show - 5 - they've been neglected terribly, but with a good polishing, they should regain their original beauty." exclaimed Athena, as she looked at her daughters. She replaced the sheeting which she had lifted from an exquisitely carved table of French design. "It's pretty isolated out here," said Jim, "But we'll soon have the old house in tip-top shape again, as I'm sure it once was. If I know my girls, they'll be out seeking adventures and satisfying their curiousities." He smiled as he said this. "Well," said his wife skeptically, "I suppose we are fortunate that school is out for the summer because I will need your help quite a lot." And she nodded at Penny and Vicky. "I have inquired hereabouts and I'm told that there is a couple by the name of MacCarthy who, I believe, worked for the original family that owned the house. Mrs. MacCarthy does cooking and housework and her husband gardening and is a general all-around handy man. I'll contact them as soon as possible and we'll start getting our new home in a liveable condition." said Jim. "But Papa," exclaimed Vicky, "Isn't there anyone our ages living close by? It'll be so lonely for us in this big old house all summer long." "I don't know, but we'll learn soon enough if there are any youngsters your age living hereabouts. Don't worry, I'm sure you two will find a way to amuse yourselves." Answered her father with a smile. "Penelope, Victoria, enough said on that subject. There'll be adequate chores for the both of you, - -,:..,., " v plus church and other activities," said Athena. Penny knew that when her mother referred to them by their given names she was disturbed. Whether it was with them or the circumstances in general, it was difficult to say. |
