It was ample for the needs of them all, including the two youths from the livery-stable who had attached themselves to their party from the early morning.

In fact, it was two boxes, one of the most delectable chocolates of all imaginable kinds, and the other of mixed candies and candied fruit.

Both boxes bore the magic name "Huyler's" on the covers.

Lizzie had often passed Huyler's, taking her noon walk on Chestnut Street, and looked enviously at the girls who walked in and out with white square bundles tied with gold cord as if it were an everyday affair.

And now she was actually eating all she pleased of those renowned candies.