She must bring West Bowling Green down by showing that she could give a ball of her own.

And then it would be such a relief to her pride.

And, too, it would be just the thing to show Mattie off to the best advantage.

Mr.Gusher would shine brilliantly in a ball room, and so would Mattie, and if the young people could be reconciled in that way, why it would be money well spent.
Mrs.Topman was delighted at the prospect, and so was Gusher.

And both had been going about among their friends for a week sounding the trumpet of Mrs.Chapman's ball, as well as telling their friends that the Chapmans were rich and very distinguished people.