When two carriages were required at once, both drove.
It made a very agreeable and satisfactory working arrangement.
The preparation of this reception had been quite a matter of importance, for it was necessary for financial reasons to make it as extensive as possible, and for social reasons as exclusive.

It was therefore decided that the afternoon reception at Frank's house, with its natural overflow into Henry W.'s, was to be for all--the Tighes, Steners, Butlers, Mollenhauers, as well as the more select groups to which, for instance, belonged Arthur Rivers, Mrs.Seneca Davis, Mr.and Mrs.Trenor Drake, and some of the younger Drexels and Clarks, whom Frank had met.

It was not likely that the latter would condescend, but cards had to be sent.
Later in the evening a less democratic group if possible was to be entertained, albeit it would have to be extended to include the friends of Anna, Mrs.Cowperwood, Edward, and Joseph, and any list which Frank might personally have in mind.

This was to be the list.

The best that could be persuaded, commanded, or influenced of the young and socially elect were to be invited here.
It was not possible, however, not to invite the Butlers, parents and children, particularly the children, for both afternoon and evening, since Cowperwood was personally attracted to Aileen and despite the fact that the presence of the parents would be most unsatisfactory.