CHAPTER LX
A KITCHEN SHOWER FOR ALICE
"DID you want me for something, Mary?" asked Alice at the door. "Mother said you had telephoned."
"Come in! Come in!" cried ten girls at once, while Bettina whispered to Ruth: "Thank goodness, she's come! The muffins are all but done!"
"What in the world!" said Alice.
"A party for you!"
"And I'm wearing my old suit!"
"We caught you this time, but never mind. Come in, and take off your things."
As soon as Alice reappeared in the living room, a small table was drawn up before the open fire. Two girls appeared, wearing gingham aprons and carrying overflowing market baskets.