Remember, Patricia, you are to do exactly as your sister says." Then Vic said: "I shall keep a firm hand on her, sir." "Oh, you darling," Patricia cried, hugging her father rapturously.

"I will be so good; and won't it be fun!" Odd Fellows' Hall was elaborately decorated with bunting and evergreens.
The party from the Rectory, arriving in time to hear the closing speeches of the two team captains, took their places in the gallery.

The speeches were brief and to the point.
The Captain of the visiting team declared that he had greatly enjoyed the game.

He was not quite convinced that the best team had won, but he would say that the game had gone to the team that had put up the best play.

He complimented Captain Maitland upon his generalship.