"I don't know that the date has been settled exactly," answered Dick Rover. "But it will undoubtedly be in the near future. You will probably see all the details in the newspapers. I presume the whole of New York will have a holiday."
"Yes, and Fifth Avenue will be decorated in great shape from end to end," declared Mary. "Just see how they have been working on that Arch of Victory, and the Tower of Jewels, and all the other things."
"It will certainly be a parade well worth seeing," said Dick's wife.
"Yes, and I'll wager folks will come miles and miles to see it," added Fred. And then he continued quickly: "What's the matter with having Grandfather Rover down here from Valley Brook Farm?"
"Yes, and Great-aunt Martha and Uncle Randolph, too!" broke in Mary.
"Oh, we must have all of them, by all means!" cried Jack.
CHAPTER XVII
THE GREAT VICTORY PARADE
"My, what a jam of people!"