This was served at small tables by the town caterer.
Mrs.Gray and her adopted children occupied two tables near together and had a merry time.

Many curious glances were cast in their direction by the other members of the sophomore class.
Some of the girls wondered whether it was a good thing to cut Anne Pierson's acquaintance.

She was certainly a friend of Mrs.Gray, and Mrs.
Gray was one of the most influential women in Oakdale.

Frances Fuller, a worldly-minded sophomore, dared to intimate as much to Miriam Nesbit, who replied loftily: "If Mrs.Gray knew as much about Miss Pierson as we do, she would probably not care for her any longer." "It's a pity some one doesn't tell her," said Julia Crosby, ever ready for mischief.
"Oh, some one will have the courage yet," answered Miriam, "and when she does, that will end everything as far as Miss Pierson is concerned.

Mrs.
Gray can't endure anything dishonorable." Just then a young man claimed Miriam for the two-step about to begin, and Julia wandered off, leaving Frances to digest what had been said.