The class song composed by Jessica was sung, then graduates and audience joined in singing "Auld Lang Syne." Then the air was rent with class yells, while the graduates received the congratulations of their friends and then repaired to their banquet.
Wednesday brought Hippy, Reddy and David and also Donald Earle to Oakdale, while Tom Gray and Arnold Evans appeared on Thursday afternoon, to the relief of their young friends.
"Better late than never," called Tom Gray as he and Arnold hurried off the train to where David and his three friends stood eagerly scanning the train for them.
"We thought it would be never," retorted Hippy.

"We were about to postpone commencement until some time next week, and order the flags at half mast, but now things can proceed as usual." "Hustle up, fellows," commanded David.

"We're not the only ones who were anxious.

The girls are all over at our house.

There'll be a foregathering and a dinner there, and an after-gathering at your aunt's, Tom.