"
"And when they are disclosed the sterilization gets away," put in
Bess. "That's what mother's nurse declared when we tried on those
aprons that come in air-tight packages. But now, Cora, let's have a
lawn party."
"Wouldn't it be nicer to have an out-door play?" asked Belle, who
had forgotten her resolution not to make a suggestion.
"Oh, dear! I suppose we'll have to have it in the afternoon, when
our nurses can be with us," said Bess. "We're supposed to be such
kiddies--not out yet, and all that. It's detestable--"
"Indeed," interrupted Cora, "mother says I may have an evening
affair, and also out of doors, if I like. Since my last birthday
I've been wonderfully grown up."
"Out of doors! And after dark!" cried Bess. "That's great!" and
she clapped her hands. "Oh, let's have it a masked affair. I never
have been to one in all my life, and I'm just dying to mask!"
"Now, girls, let's be serious," suggested Cora, "for I haven't any
too much time to arrange this affair. We ought to have it in June,
when we can depend on having a pleasant evening. Suppose we plan a
masked mythology fete? Have a dark, green cavern, presided over by:
er--um--let's see--who was the gentleman who had charge of passing
shades from earth to some place, and where did he pass 'em to?"
"You mean Charon," said Belle.
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