Pollyanna Grows Up by Eleanor H. Porter — Read

Whatever were John Pendleton's preparations for departure -- and they were both varied and hurried -- they were done in the open, with two exceptions. The exceptions were two letters, one addressed to Pollyanna, and one to Mrs. Polly Chilton. These letters, together with careful and minute instructions, were given into the hands of Susan, his housekeeper, to be delivered after they should be gone. But of all this Jimmy knew nothing.

The travelers were nearing Boston when John Pendleton said to Jimmy: