We weren't invited until the eleventh hour, but we're making up for lost time." "Why, I didn't know juniors were invited to the reception," exclaimed Grace, taking Mabel's extended hand in both her own.

"Judging from all outward signs I suppose you are going to the reception, else why wear your costliest raiment ?" "Your deduction is not only marvelous but correct," returned Mabel.

"We were invited because the sophomores found themselves lacking not in quality, but quantity.

There weren't nearly enough sophomore 'gentlemen' to go round, so we juniors were pressed into service.
"I'm so glad," returned Grace warmly.

"We know nearly all the freshmen, but we know only a few sophomores.