Turned out much better than I expected." "Were there many there ?" "The house was full.

It was quite an Elk night.

I saw quite a number of your friends--Mrs.Harrison, Mrs.Barnes, Mrs.Collins." "Quite a social gathering." "Indeed it was.

My wife enjoyed it very much." Mrs.Hurstwood bit her lip.
"So," she thought, "that's the way he does.

Tells my friends I am sick and cannot come." She wondered what could induce him to go alone.