"No, I don't see why it should cause any ill-feeling whatever.
We are not making it a class affair.

There will be perhaps thirty girls invited.

Aside from the surety that we'll have a good time, I believe we will be going far toward displaying the true Overton spirit.

Of course, if you girls feel that you don't wish to enter into this with me, then I shall have to go on alone, for I am determined to do it.

At least you can't gracefully refuse to come to the surprise party," she ended, with a little catch in her voice.
"Grace Harlowe, you big goose!" exclaimed Elfreda, springing to Grace's side and winding both arms about her.