[Marjorie at Seacote by Carolyn Wells]@TWC D-Link bookMarjorie at Seacote CHAPTER VII 13/13
Midget wore a becoming "Miss Columbia" costume, with a liberty cap and liberty pole and flag.
Rosamond was a chubby little Goddess of Liberty, but she preferred to run around everywhere, rather than stand still and receive. King and Midget did the honors gracefully, and after all the guests had assembled, they took seats on the lawn to watch the fireworks. These were of a fine quality, and as the flowerpots and bombs burst into stars in the sky both children and grown-ups joined in loud applause. There was patriotic music, and more ice cream, and when, at last, it was all over, the Sand Club went together to thank Cousin Jack for the entertainment. "Glad you liked it," he said, heartily; "and now, scamper home and to bed, all of you, so your parents won't say I made you lose your beauty sleep.".
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