There were slippers to go with it, she declared, proudly thrusting forth a felt-incased foot for their inspection.

A most mysterious thing had happened, however.

The night before she had gone on her vacation two large boxes had been delivered to her by a messenger.

One of them contained a beautiful navy blue cloth suit, the other a dark blue velvet hat.

On a plain card were written the words, "'Take the goods the gods provide.' I Wish you a Merry Christmas." "Have you the card ?" Grace asked, after the first exclamations regarding the mysterious boxes had subsided.
Ruth opened the top drawer of her bureau and took out a card.