"Doesn't it seem strange," said Grace, who had hitherto offered no comments, "that we must always be at sixes and sevens with the juniors? Such a spirit never existed between classes before. I wonder how it will all end?"
"Don't worry your dear head over those girls, Grace," said Anne, patting Grace's hand. "They aren't worth it."
"Oh, look girls!" exclaimed Nora suddenly. "There is David Nesbit, and he is coming this way. I haven't seen him for an age."
"Good afternoon, girls," said David, lifting his cap. "It is indeed a pleasure to see you."
"Why, David," said Grace, "you are quite a stranger. Where have you been keeping yourself?"
Anne also looked her pleasure at seeing her old friend.
"I have been very, very busy with some important business of my own," said David in a mock-pompous tone. Then he announced: "I am going to give a party and I am going to invite all of you. Will you come?"
"We will!" cried Nora. "Dressed in our costliest raiment, at that."
"Never mind about the fine clothes," said David, laughing. "This is to be a plain, every-day affair."
"Who else is invited, David?" asked Jessica.