Her first impressions of New York will be worth hearing." He scanned the pages of the telephone directory for the number he wanted.
"Yes, she and Betty are to spend their vacation with me.

We are going out to Eugenia's to-morrow afternoon to spend Christmas eve and part of Christmas day." "Then that was the surprise that Eugenia wrote about," said Phil, taking out his watch.

"She wouldn't tell what it was, but said that it would be worth my while to come.

Yes, the train is on time." He hung up the receiver.

"I won't be able to wait for it, if I get out to Eugenia's for dinner, but I can see you safely to the station on my way.