Couldn't help it, you know, it was so pretty and inspiring.
The Washington Family, after the famous picture, came next, with Annette as the serene and sensible Martha, in a very becoming cap.

The General was in uniform, there being no time to change, but his attitude was quite correct, and the Custis boy and girl displayed the wide sash and ruffled collar with historic fidelity.

The band played "Home," and every one agreed that it was "Sweet!" "Now I don't see what more they can have except the death-bed, and that would be rather out of place in this gay company," said the old gentleman to Mr.Burton, as he mopped his heated face after pounding so heartily he nearly knocked the ferule off his cane.
"No; they gave that up, for my boy wouldn't wear a night-gown in public.
I can't tell secrets, but I think they have got a very clever little finale for the first part--a pretty compliment to one person and a pleasant surprise to all," answered Mr.Burton, who was in great spirits, being fond of theatricals and very justly proud of his children, for the little girls had been among the Trenton maids, and the mimic General had kissed his own small sister, Nelly, very tenderly.
A great deal of interest was felt as to what this surprise was to be, and a general "Oh!" greeted the "Minute Man," standing motionless upon his pedestal.

It was Frank, and Ralph had done his best to have the figure as perfect as possible, for the maker of the original had been a good friend to him; and, while the young sculptor was dancing gayly at the ball, this copy of his work was doing him honor among the children.

Frank looked it very well, for his firm-set mouth was full of resolution, his eyes shone keen and courageous under the three-cornered hat, and the muscles stood out upon the bare arm that clutched the old gun.