. St. Nicholas [serial]. l enough toappreciate this fact. Shortly before ten oclock, they were invitedinto the dining-room where they had eaten thefirst meal after their arrival. This time it was 820 THE TOWNSEND TWINS—CAMP DIRECTORS not lunch which was offered, but plenty of ice-cream and home-made chocolate cake cut in gen-erous slices. To this festal fare the guests gaveprompt and devoted attention. A little more music followed, then the BeaverCampers reluctantly spoke their words of part-ing, and started back toward camp. Already theyfelt well acquainted with Mrs. Spencer, and per-haps equ
. St. Nicholas [serial]. l enough toappreciate this fact. Shortly before ten oclock, they were invitedinto the dining-room where they had eaten thefirst meal after their arrival. This time it was 820 THE TOWNSEND TWINS—CAMP DIRECTORS not lunch which was offered, but plenty of ice-cream and home-made chocolate cake cut in gen-erous slices. To this festal fare the guests gaveprompt and devoted attention. A little more music followed, then the BeaverCampers reluctantly spoke their words of part-ing, and started back toward camp. Already theyfelt well acquainted with Mrs. Spencer, and per-haps equally so with the four girls. This prom- ised to be an added feature of enjoyment in fu-ture plans. Well, it s been a really glorious Fourth!Tom remarked. We ve had a fine day of it. Yes, Walter agreed. You never can tellhow a day is going to end by the way it starts. To which philosophical remark there was achorus of assent from all the boys as they madeready to enjoy the luxury of the new camp beds. ( To be contmued.). THE DAISY FIELD. FAINTED BY CHARLES C. CUKEAN. THE TRIPLETS PLAIN PARTY BY ELIZABETH PRICE Chapter I The Triplets had stayed for a belated recita-tion, so everybody else had finished luncheonwhen they took their seats at the table. We re sorry, Mrs. Bainbridge, apologizedEurie, unfolding her napkin. But it was a caseof necessity. Madeline laughed out gleefully. As if youneeded to explain ! she said. Dont you thinkMrs. Bainbridge knows we are sorry if we haveto be late for a meal ? And that nothing less than a case of neces-sity ever keeps us from the table? finished Kitty. Of course she knows it, girls! Eurie as-sumed a superior look. But it is usual in politesociety, to which / have been accustomed, to askpeoples pardon when you inconvenience them,even if they already know why you do so. Thanks, awfully. Your lessons on etiquette,Miss Martin, are the only safeguards of our be-havior. Are nt they, Mad? Sure thing! Mrs. Bainbridge, is there anymore of this deli
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