The sophomores had been recklessly extravagant in the matter of cut flowers, and bowls of red roses and carnations ornamented the various tables, loaned by fond mothers for the gratification of sophomore vanity.
The girls had worked hard to outdo previous sophomore affairs, and when all was finished the various teachers who were invited to view the general effect were unanimous in their admiration.
Once a year each of the four High School classes gave some sort of entertainment.

Readers of "GRACE HARLOWE'S PLEBE YEAR" will remember the masquerade ball given by the sophomores, now juniors, and the active part taken by Grace and her chums in that festivity.
The present sophomores had decided to make their ball a larger affair than usual, and had sent out invitations to favored members of the other classes.

An equal number of boys had been invited from the boys' High School, and the party promised to be one of the social events of Oakdale.
Mrs.Gray and a number of other prominent women of Oakdale, were to act as patronesses.

Mrs.Harlowe, usually a favorite chaperon with Grace's crowd, had been ignored for the first time, and Grace was cut to the quick over it.

As for Grace herself, she had not been appointed to a single committee.