All the neighbourhood had been asked, and all the neighbourhood were very glad to come, and here they were, pouring in.

Now the neighbourhood meant all the nice people within ten miles south and within ten miles north; and all that could be found short of some seven or eight miles east.

There was one family that had even come from the other side of the river.

And all these people made Melbourne House pretty full.

Happily it was a very fine night.
Daisy was standing by the table, for the little folks had tea at a table, looking with a face of innocent pleasure at the scene and the gathering groups of people, when a hand laid gentle hold of her and she found herself drawn within the doctor's arm and brought up to his side.
Her face brightened.
"What is going on, Daisy ?" "Preston has been getting up some tableaux, Dr.Sandford, to be done by the young people." "Are you one of the young people ?" "They have got me in," said Daisy.
"Misled by your appearance?
What are you going to play, Daisy ?" Daisy ran off to a table and brought him a little bill of the performances.