Penny found herself smiling back to Gabby, wondering if this was what it was like to make a new friend. It was an almost silly thought but then, it wasn't as though she had much experience with these matters. "I would like that," she said almost shyly, though her tone was sincere.
Gabby's words made Penny laugh softly. "I am learning. My sister has always said as much," she admitted. "I was always a bit too frightened to believe her, though. I suppose I needed that little push I got the day Copper took off in the forest. I don't suppose Mother would approve but I think I should like to do it all the same," she said, fretting slightly at the thought but finding some determination.