drawing-room, where they danced to the merry music.

It was an evening of fun and frolic, and when, in the midst of their
fun, they noticed that bright, handsome Uncle John Atherton was dancing
with Miss Iris Vandmere, they slyly formed a laughing ring around them
and danced, and sang to their hearts' content.

It had been a bright, merry evening, and when the boys and girls told
Captain Atherton how he had delighted them, he said, heartily:

"I have been very happy this evening, and if it is possible that you
have been even _half_ as happy as I have been, I shall feel well repaid
for having given this party."

* * * * * * * * *

Lessons were rather neglected next morning, for who could enjoy such
an evening of rare delight, and so soon forget to think of its many
pleasures? More than once the teacher had to speak rather sharply
because she realized that their minds were upon something that had
nothing to do with their lessons.

Many were the notes that were written, and exchanged, and when, at
last, school was out, they walked along the avenue, their arms about
each other's waists, and all the way they talked about the party of
the night before.

"Oh, Sprite! You did your part well!" said Harry Grafton.

"And you looked just like a sea fairy!" said Lena Lindsey.