It was now the evening after New Year's and the morning train would take the boys back to college.

Grace, Miriam and Anne would leave a day later for Overton.

Nora and Jessica were to remain in Oakdale until the following week.

It seemed only natural that they should spend their last evening together at the home of their old friend.

Outside the "Eight Originals," Miriam had been the only one invited to this last intimate gathering.
"Now, Hippy, stick to the truth," commanded Mrs.Gray, shaking her finger at him, but handing him the plate at the same time.