Remember this, however. Don't be
offended if sometimes we forget, and call you 'Gyp.' It may mean only
that we remember the boy who, while still thus addressed, made
persistent effort to improve."
* * * * * * * *
There was great excitement one Wednesday morning when dainty invitations
were received by all the boys and girls who usually played together,
requesting the pleasure of their company two weeks from that night,
at the home of John Atherton.
"Festivities to commence at eight," was inscribed in gold letters at
the bottom of the page.
"Oh, Rose, I ought not to ask," said Princess Polly, "and I won't ask
_what_ the festivities are to be, but I'll ask you if you know?'
"Not the least thing," Rose replied, "and when I asked Uncle John, he
only laughed, and said that was his little secret, so we'll have to
wait 'til the night of the party to know what he has planned. The only
thing that he has told me is that on the night of the party, Sprite
is to remain at our house and that will be the first night of her visit
with us.
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