After decorating the actor with a bit of blue ribbon on which Miriam painstakingly printed "first premium" with a lead pencil, he was escorted to the head of the table and congratulated roundly upon being able not only to act but to cook.
The next morning every one confessed to being a trifle sleepy, but appeared at breakfast at the usual time.

After breakfast Mr.Southard carried Anne off to met Mr.Forest, while Miss Southard, Miriam and Grace decided to go for a drive through Central Park.

It was a clear, cold, sparkling day with just enough snow to make it seem like real Thanksgiving weather.
"Too bad Anne can't be with us," said Grace regretfully.
"Everett will take her for a drive before bringing her home," replied Miss Southard.
Shortly after their return to the house Mr.Southard and Anne returned from their drive.

Anne's eyes were sparkling and her cheeks rosy as she ran up the steps.
"Anne must have heard good news!" exclaimed Grace, running from her post at one of the drawing room windows into the hall, Miriam at her heels.
"The deed is done, girls," laughed Anne.

"Behold in me the future star of the Forest Stock Company.