And how good the beer was with it! How those fellows jollied Merriwell because he would not even taste the beer.

And still they secretly admired him for it.

He had the nerve to say no and stick to it, which they could not help admiring.
When the turkey was all gone cigars were passed, and nearly every one "fired up." Then Harry and Frank got out a banjo and mandolin and gave the party some lively music.

It was long after two o'clock, but who cared for that?
Nobody thought of the hour.

If Mrs.Harrington complained in the morning, she must be pacified with a peace offering.
They sang "Old Man Moses," "Solomon Levi," "Bingo," and a dozen more.
There were some fine voices among them.