Then ensued a merry time forming the divisions, and deciding the order
of precedence; for every one was in mirthful mood.

It was all settled at last. The visits of inspection were made:
everybody agreed in praising all they saw, and congratulating Max and
his sisters on the good fortune that had befallen them.

The rest of the evening passed off very pleasantly. The feast was
enjoyed, every dish being pronounced a success: the Woodburn children
were satisfied with the share of it allowed them,--all the more,
perhaps, that a like care was exercised by the parents and guardians of
the other young folks in respect to their indulgence of appetite.

Grace bade good-night, and went to her nest at nine o'clock, a cheerful,
happy child; but, as the party broke up at ten, Max and Lulu were
allowed to remain up to see them off.

Lulu had taken an early opportunity to give the invitation for the next
day to Evelyn, and it was joyfully accepted, "uncle Lester" giving ready
permission.

"You'll come as soon as lessons are over at Ion, won't you?" asked Lulu
in parting.

"Yes, you may be sure I'll come the first minute I can," Eva answered
gayly. "I expect to have a lovely time with you in those beautiful
rooms, and I've had a lovely time to-night. Good-by," giving her friend
a hearty embrace.