First the boys told their mother and Aunt Gertrude what they had learned.

Aunt Gertrude turned to a slim, attractive woman who had just entered the room.

Aunt Gertrude tossed her head as though she did not believe this for a moment.

Aunt Gertrude, after taking the call, burst into the living room.

Aunt Gertrude murmured, then announced she was going to bed.

Aunt Gertrude pointed to a small one on the shoulder of her dress.

Aunt Gertrude went to the kitchen to take the call.

At that moment Aunt Gertrude came into the living room.

But their mother, who had returned with Aunt Gertrude, told them he could not be reached.

Aunt Gertrude suddenly thrust her head out the side door.