“What is it, hon? I had gotten the idea you were feeling better.”
“I was. That was truly awesome. But I’m still broken up about ruining and then losing my big plans for this summer. The next thing you know, I’ll be sitting here all alone watching over a totally empty estate.”
“Whatever gave you that idea? Are you about to kick me out?”
“Of course not silly. But you go to stay home with your family sometimes. And now I’m spoiled. I’m dreading my first night in an empty bed.”
“I’ll stay for good then. But if it’s peace and quiet you really want to avoid, why not give up and let Sprat move in too? My parents will let her camp out here until school starts anyway.”
Carrie bit her lip, thinking it over. Surely the kid’s lively presence would fill any void. Sprat could have her old room, or
