Now, before I am off, I think I
have something left in my bag."
Opening a large satchel, he brought out half a dozen packages, and
then taking up his cap and gloves and wishing them a Happy New Year,
he was off before they could say "Jack Robinson."
"He is a fine old fellow," said Carl, examining the gun he had been
wishing for.
"Indeed he is!" echoed Dora, taking a peep at the beautiful
illustrated copy of "Little Women," and then she was called to lead in
the closing Virginia reel with Uncle William.
"Well, how did you like the party?" Carl asked her as they drove home.
"I have had the best time I ever had in my life," she answered with a
happy laugh.
CHAPTER XIII.
THE HARP MAN'S BENEFIT.
"Where is my wig?"
"I have lost my banner!"
"Tell Ikey to hurry, he has to go on first. Do you think that chimney
will stand?"
There was such confusion behind the scenes on New Year's eve that
Cousin Helen put her hands over her ears when she came in.
"It is time to begin," she said. "Ikey and Helen are first."
The performers had advertised their entertainment very thoroughly, and
as a result a large and interested audience of young people had
assembled before eight o'clock.
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