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Thus pondering the problem , she sat down opposite Jeb and entertained him , as he ate his Sunday supper of pork and beans . The interesting events which crowded each other , day after day , in this western life , so engrossed the girls that Bob forgot her vow to send a telegram for return money to Chicago . She even forgot to write to Mrs. Maynard at Newport , or to any of her society friends , until Anne reminded her of a duty to her parents . Tuesday following their first Sunday at Pebbly Pit , a rancher 's wife called just before noon , to deliver invitations . `` Ah heer 'd tell how you-all had comp ` ny this summer ? '' were the words with which she greeted Mrs. Brewster . `` Yes , a few young people .