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Show - 113 - we've spent any time away together and she deserves a vaction. She's worked hard and long getting the house in such beautiful shape. You'll be out of school for three months so there'll be a lot of time left for trips to the valley. We feel that it would be best if you stayed at home while we're gone. We trust Maddie and Tom completely and they'll be here at all times and take you to church and any other activities you-may wish to attend. Also, your aunts and uncles will be in arid out, checking at intervals, to make sure that all is going well with you. "Papa, we're so glad that you are taking Mama with you to New York," exclaimed Penny. "Mama, just think of all the wonderful shopping you can do in those elegant stores." "Don't forget the great eating places, too," added Vicky. "Then it's settled." said their father as he drew both girls to him them and kissed on the cheeks. Run along now all of you and make your plans. We'11 be leaving in about two weeks' time. I'll take care of the train reservations and other details pertaining to the trip. You girls will help your mother on the packing, I'm sure. Now I want to get back to my paper." The next two weeks were a constant hum of activity. What clothes to take to New York, not too many and yet not to little? Athena's three sisters arrived, bustling and helping with the plans. Amidst all the activity, Penny fleetingly thought of Claudine. She knew that the ghost would not make an appearance with so many people in the house. When the day of departure came, Tom packed the suitcases into the trunk of the Studebaker and waited for the family. Dixie could feel the excitement in the air as she jumped and ran back and forth constantly underfoot. Athena was dressed in a tan suit and furs slung over her shoulders. Her immaculate white gloves and Allegator shoes with matching |