"But don't rely on the girls to bring this stuff.

Assess them fifty cents apiece with the understanding that another tax will be levied if necessary." "That is sound advice," laughed Miriam, "but it means that the duty of making of the sandwiches must fall upon us." "I guess I can stand it," nodded Elfreda with a sudden generosity.

"I'll take the sandwich making upon myself, if you say so.

You all know perfectly well that I can neither be equalled nor surpassed when it comes to the 'eats' problem.

Candidly, I'm ashamed of myself because I didn't respond when Grace first asked me to help, and this sandwich task is going to be my act of atonement.