But, young ladies, before we get any further, tell me what you think of the plan ?" The girls were almost speechless with amazement and pleasure.

To visit Mrs.Gray's beautiful home and live in a whirl of parties and funmaking such as would be sure to follow was more than any of them had ever dreamed of.
"It's perfectly delightful, Mrs.Gray!" they cried almost in one breath.
"And we shall give the Christmas party together, my four daughters and I, and we'll do exactly as we choose and invite whom we please." "Oh, oh!" exclaimed the four young girls.

"Won't it be fun ?" "It will for me," said the little old lady.

"And I need to have a good time.

I am getting old before my time for lack of amusement.