The dinner did credit to Miss Heald's skill; it was well cooked and daintily served.

Winona was full of admiration; her culinary experience was limited so far to cakes and scones; she felt that she would have been very proud if she had compounded that stew, and baked those custards.

When the meal was finished the students tramped forth again to their outdoor labor, while Miss Heald cleared away.

Winona begged to be allowed to help her, and was initiated into the mysteries of the very latest and most sanitary method of washing up, with the aid of mop, dish-rack, and some patent appliances.

It was so interesting that she quite enjoyed it.