And boys, I'm right glad that you're here with us to see the mask removed, and Brother Lu stand out in his true colors.

Matilda has stood the test, and proved to me that her heart is of pure gold.

She deserves everything that is coming to her.

Now, I know you boys haven't lost your appetites, if the rest of us are too happy to think much of eating; so let's get busy, and do justice to this little spread, given in honor of Tilly's birthday!" Which they accordingly did, and it would hardly be proper in any one to tell how much Thad ate, and how both of them felt that they were seeing one of the most enjoyable occasions in their entire lives.
And later on the boys were taken home in the big car, to rest up a bit, so as to be in trim for the game with Belleville that afternoon..