I thought at first we just could n't have her , but I decided to leave it to you . '' `` Well , we 've got a pretty good houseful already , '' said Willard thoughtfully . `` But I suppose if Aunt Josephina wants to come we 'd better have her . I always liked Aunt Josephina , and so did Mother , you know . '' `` I do n't know where we can put her . We have n't any spare room , Will . '' `` Ray and I can sleep in the kitchen loft . You and Dolly take our room , and let Aunt Josephina take yours . '' `` The kitchen loft is n't really fit to sleep in , '' said Sara pessimistically . `` It 's awfully cold , and there 're mice and rats -- ugh ! You and Ray will get nibbled in spots . But it 's the only thing to do if we must have Aunt Josephina . I 'll get Ray to write to her tomorrow . I could n't put enough cordiality into the letter if I wrote it myself . '' Ray came in while Willard was at supper . There were cobwebs all over him from his head to his heels . `` I 've solved the Aunt J. problem , '' he announced cheerfully . `` We will furnish the blue north room . '' `` With what ? '' asked Sara disbelievingly .
`` I 've been poking about in the garret and XXXXX the carriage house loft , '' said Ray , `` and I 've found furniture galore .
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