Why, this is Ladies' Day, of course." "Why, yes," interposed Cedarquist, glancing at the women over his shoulder.

"Didn't you know?
They let 'em in twice a year, you remember, and this is a double occasion.

They are going to raffle Hartrath's picture,--for the benefit of the Gingerbread Fair.

Why, you are not up to date, Lyman.

This is a sacred and religious rite,--an important public event." "Of course, of course," murmured Lyman.