"Yes, my dear Daffydowndilly, you have a delicate task before you.

Playing Lady Bountiful to the girls who are left behind without them suspecting you won't be easy.

There are certain girls who would languish in their rooms all day, rather than accept a mouthful of food that savored of charity.
I don't believe our eight girls ever suspected us of playing Santa Claus to them last year." "Oh, I am certain they never knew," returned Arline quickly.

"Of course, there was a remote chance that they and the various girls, who contributed might compare notes.

But those who gave presents and money were in honor bound not to ask questions or even discuss the matter among themselves.