Caruth. He was going to take Cousin Helen, but she was sick, so
he came and asked Louise if she would go instead. Aunt Marcia
said it was a great compliment to such a little girl, and that
she must wear her white silk dress. I couldn't help wanting to
go, because we always go together, and she was sorry too. Mr.
Caruth brought her some flowers just as if she was a young lady,
and I heard him tell Father she was a beautiful child. She had a
lovely time, but she was sleepy next day. Now Louise is going to
tell you about the meeting of the Order.
Your devoted niece,
ELIZABETH HAZELTINE.
DARLING AUNT ZELIE: Bess says I must tell you about the O.B.F.D.
It met yesterday afternoon. We trimmed the star chamber with our
flags, and Carl cut some big letters out of gilt
paper,--O.B.F.D.'s I mean,--and put them on the wall. Everybody
came, and we had a nice time. Carl made a speech of welcome; and
Jim played on the banjo, and then we had reports. We each wrote
on a piece of paper how we were trying to help, and Will read
them. We didn't put our names, because Bess said it would seem as
if we were proud of ourselves.
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