The main illumination, however, was due to two good-sized electric lights, each suspended from its own particular post at opposite sides of the grounds.

These Elfreda had thoughtfully swathed in thin flowered silk, which modifying their glare, gave them the same Oriental effect as that of the lanterns.
The nine young women made a pretty picture as they gathered about the table, the delicate hues of their evening frocks lending additional beauty to the scene.

From out each young face shone the joy of reunion.
Whatever the future might ordain for them in the way of trials, for one week at least they had laid strong hold on happiness.
Having nobly postponed dinner for purely artistic reasons, they were now decidedly hungry.

They, therefore, devoted themselves whole-heartedly to the substantial meal, comprising several delectable courses which were deftly served to them by two maids who had long been fixtures in the Briggs' household, and whose smiling faces indicated their pleasure in ministering to Elfreda's guests.

It was a signally merry repast, eaten to an accompaniment of gay badinage and rippling laughter.