Wouldn't it be funny if she got proud and haughty, and marched away from our Founders' Tea ?" "I don't think you ought to spring it until after we've had refreshments.
Food has such a mellowing effect on human nature.

It's all a question of tact, though.

If I were you, I'd talk to them in an intimate sort of way instead of lingering too much on the historic value.

Better straighten Malcolm, over yonder; he looks kind of topply." Kit regarded the framed steel engraving of Malcolm Douglas almost fondly.
It had been taken from a history of early Wisconsin, together with some other founders fortunate enough to be included on the roll of honor, and had hung down in the Dean's room.

Now it occupied a prominent spot specially cleared for it in the middle of the wall, and Kit had twined a long, double tendril of southern smilax around it, culled from the local florist's supply for any chance Delphi festivities.
Backed by Miss Daphne's approval and interest, Kit had called at several homes where lived the descendants of other founders, and the results were manifest.