The children played "Post Office" and "Copenhagen" and "Clap in, Clap out," while the grown folks looked on.
"Ain't they havin' a fine time, Cap ?" gushed Miss Phinney.

"Don't it make you wish you was young again ?" "Angie," replied Captain Cy solemnly, "don't tempt me; don't! If they keep on playin' that Copenhagen and you stand right alongside of me, there's no tellin' what 'll happen." Angeline declared that he was "turrible," but she faced the threatened danger nevertheless, and bravely remained where she was.
Mr.Atkins went home early in the evening, taking Alicia with him.

He explained that his long railroad journey had--er--somewhat fatigued him and, though he hated to leave such a--er--delightful gathering, he really felt that, under the circumstances, his departure would be forgiven.

Captain Cy opened the door for him and stood watching as, holding his daughter by the hand, he marched majestically down the path.
"Hum!" mused the captain aloud.

"I guess he has been travelin' nights.
Thought he ought to be here quick, I shouldn't wonder.