CHAPTER VII
WHEN NANCY DANCED
Mrs. Marvin decided to make the weekly socials very different from what they had been.
It had been her custom to hire musicians from the city to give a little recital, and then serve light refreshments, and allow the latter part of the evening to be spent in indoor games, or dancing.
The social part of the evening was always enjoyed, but many of the musicians, both vocal and instrumental, had given selections of so strictly classical character that some of the pupils complained that they did not care for it.
She determined to ask three pupils to arrange a program for each evening, each of the three being expected to take part in the entertainment.
One Monday morning she unfolded her plan, and announced that on Friday of that week would occur the first social having a pupils' program.
"I have asked Dorothy Dainty to take charge of the little recital, and I believe we shall enjoy it."
When the eager applause had subsided, Mrs. Marvin continued:
"The girl in charge of the entertainment must not be annoyed with questions as to the program because I wish the entertainment each week to be a surprise.