When this song was finished they started a game of Puss in the Corner,
and they were just in the midst of it when the great Swiss cow-bell
rang, inviting the guests to luncheon. Then the children were formed
into line with mistress and Burt at the head, and off they marched
toward the dining-room to the tune of “The Stars and Stripes Forever.”
Several ladies assisted mistress with serving. The table was decorated
with daffodils, and indeed daffodils were conspicuous all over the
house. At each plate stood a little red basket filled with candy to
take home.
When my kittens were all fast asleep I too went to the dining-room, and
those happy faces were indeed a lovely sight. The children were just
having their ice cream and cake, and one of the ladies was playing a
soft, sweet air on the piano.
“This table-cloth is cleaner than ours,” said a voice as I entered, and
at this the ladies all smiled at each other.