"Oh, no, we're not! We're never too tired for fun," replied Jack quickly.
"I think it will be very nice to see a play, Sam," said Mrs. Parke, thanking him for the suggestion.
"Well, then we must hurry and not miss the whole of the first act. Couldn't we leave the children to go to bed alone for this time?" asked Mr. Parke.
"I'll ask the chambermaid to see that they are all right and have what they want," said Mrs. Parke.
"Mother, if you all are going to have a good time, why can't we have ice cream and cake for a treat up in the parlor?" begged Anne.
"Why, you're having ice cream now!" exclaimed Mrs. Davis.
"But this is dessert—upstairs it will be a party!" cried Jack.
The elders laughed, and promised that Maggie, the maid, should be told to give the children a party as they desired.
After the elders had gone, the five children gathered in the parlor waiting for Maggie's appearance. She was having her supper, and said she would be upstairs in a short time.
"Do you know, we haven't played war in the longest time—I've almost forgotten how!" sighed George.