The sprightly old lady was never so happy as when surrounded by young folks.

She had a word or smile for each one, and the new girls who had at first felt rather timid about meeting her, were soon entirely at ease in her presence.
The greater part of the furniture had been removed from the big living room and the floor had been crashed; while a string orchestra that made a specialty of playing for parties had been hired for the pleasure of those who cared to dance.
As dancing was the chief amusement at nearly all of the young people's parties in Oakdale, the floor was filled from the beginning of the first waltz until supper was announced.

This was served at two long tables in the dining room, Mrs.Gray occupying the seat of honor at the head of one, and Miss Thompson, who was a favorite at High School parties, the other.

There were miniature ears of corn, turkeys, pumpkins and various other favors appropriate to Thanksgiving at each one's place.

In the center of one table stood two dolls dressed in the style of costume worn by the Pilgrim fathers and mothers.