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One of the features of the luncheon was the fact that no one knew until the moment of serving what the various courses were to be. When it was discovered that Marian and Elizabeth had ordered fried chicken, for which Vinton's was famous, with potatoes au gratin and tiny French peas, there was general rejoicing.
By special arrangement a table that would seat fifteen persons had been set in their favorite rendezvous, the mission alcove. Elfreda, Grace, Anne and Miriam, rejoicing in their reunion, had made a tour of the stores together that afternoon, and gleefully carrying the fruits of their shopping to Vinton's had decorated the table with flowers, ribbons and funny little favors.
The fire burned brightly in the grate, the softened lights diffused a mild radiance through the room, and the old impression of gloom was utterly absent when Vinton's parents entered. Neither Mrs. Arnold nor her husband was quite able to hide the surprise and embarrassment felt at the unexpected summons, but Mr.
We might charge fifty cents for admittance, or, if you think that is too much, we might put the price down to twenty-five cents." "I think we had better charge fifty cents," said Elfreda shrewdly. "It will be as easy for those who come to pay fifty cents as to pay twenty-five. We might as well have the other quarter as Vinton's or Martell's."
The meals there won't be strictly up to the mark for another week yet. When the house is full again, the standard of Morton House cooking will rise in a day, but until then let us thank our stars for Vinton's. Are you going to take the automobile bus? We shall save time." "We might as well ride," replied Grace, looking inquiringly at her friends.
I haven't seen you for ages. Ruth thinks you have deserted her. Don't bother going to the library now. Suppose we go down to Vinton's and have luncheon. Have you eaten yours? I never eat luncheon at Morton Hall on Saturday afternoon." "I'll answer your questions in the order they were asked," laughed Grace. "No, I am not a champion fast walker.
"Vinton's portion belongs to you," was his quiet reply. The poor boy so understood it, and I shall not break faith with the dead." "Then his portion shall go toward relieving suffering in this city," was her answer. "You can do what you please with it, for it shall be yours."
To her it was one of the great moments of her college life. It was after seven o'clock when the diners left Vinton's. The club gallantly escorted Elfreda to the very door of Wayne Hall and left her after singing to her and giving three cheers. Grace, Anne, Miriam, Arline, Ruth, Mildred Taylor and Laura Atkins were her body guard up the stairs.
"When we get back to Key West, what's the first thing to do, Captain?" inquired Alec. "Report seeing that steamer to the naval authorities," was Vinton's prompt answer. "I didn't know there were any " "There's likely to be some there now, waiting for orders." "And will they search for the strange vessel?" "You bet they will!
"We weren't worried," Emma Dean assured her. "We've all been known to lag and loiter." "I lagged and loitered to some purpose," defended Evelyn. "Miss Harlowe, this is Miss Brent, my roommate." She introduced the stranger to the others. Grace's hand was extended in surprised welcome. "We have been looking for you since Monday," she said. "You are the girl who sat at the end table at Vinton's.
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