"We could all be miserable together." "If we all met together for the express purpose of being miserable, you can make up your mind that the party itself would defeat its object," laughed Anne.
"But just at present we had better be gay and gleeful.

We must plan something for Mrs.Gray's entertainment," suggested Miriam.

"It is our lawful senior duty to see that she enjoys her visit to Overton." "She wishes to meet Dr.Morton and Miss Wilder and Miss Duncan, too," said Anne.

"She mentioned it twice this evening.

We must give a dinner in honor of her at Vinton's, and a luncheon at Martell's.