It's quite a process, but as they were served first, I could do right by waiting.

I never was where things were done quite so elaborately before." "And they didn't know they would have company until you went to the table ?" "Well, they must have thought likely, there was a place for me." "Umph!" said mother.

"Fine idea! Then any one who drops in can be served, and see that they are not a mite of trouble.

Candace, always an extra place after this!" Father just shouted.
"I thought you'd get something out of it!" he said.
"Happy to have justified your faith!" replied mother calmly.

"Go on, son!" "That's all!" said Laddie.