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"You'll do no such thing. ['II be there in a __ oh, what's
that you Americans say? -- a jiffy, that's it! ['II be there ~n
a jiffy." He didn't give her a chance to get another word In
edgewise.

We walked hurriedly back to the car and got there only
shortly before Teddy.

Dr. Benson had really not wanted to put him to any
trouble but was relieved to hear that he was on his way. II[
surely hope he has something other than tractor-diesel fuel,"
she chuckled.

Two bright lights suddenly shown around the bend. Whe~
we saw the large car, we settled back again feeling sure It
would pass. When the chauffered limousine pulled up beside
us, it made our car look like a small toy. Teddy hopped
out briskly dressed in white shirt and the finest tweed sports-
coat we had ever seen.

"Well, hello. I'd like you to meet my father,
Mr. Ruprecht."

Dr. Benson's face expressed complete awe as the

handsome grayed gentlem an took her hand. "How do you do.

You were so very kind to our traveling son. We've been

eagerly awaiting your arrival. The upstairs maid has pre-
pared bedding for you. I'

Our mouths seemed to drop open simultaneously.

"Ted must leave for his journey back to Cambridge for
spring exams in the morning, but you're more than welcome to
sleep late as you care to and stay quite as long as you like.
Mrs. Ruprecht returned from Our home in West Germany
today and is looking very forward to meeting you in the
omforynoiun.g". Ted, Our family traveler, has spoken very highly

The chauffer ushered us into the car that would out-do
a Ford station wagon in transporting the little league.

"Don't worry for a moment about your car, Dr. Benson."
We'll have one of the men prepare it for you in the morning.

Teddy put his arm around Wendy and gave her a big
wink as we drove off toward his castle in the sky.

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