"I look like the 'fire of spring,' " she nodded to her reflection. "Of course I'm beautiful! This is the biggest, happiest night of my life!"
A boy came for the Professor's clothes, and a little later that distracted gentleman presented himself to have his tie arranged, and to be looked over generally in case of omissions.
"My dear!" he exclaimed at sight of his daughter.
"Aren't I wonderful?"
He put his hand under her chin and tipped her face to him.
"There is something about you to-night—elemental is the word—fire, water, and air."
She hugged him.
"Oh, but you've got a surprise coming to you this night. You are about to discover other unsuspected elements in your offspring."
"My dear, I'm so excited now I'm counting backward. Don't explode anything on me or I'll lose control."
"The secret is coming out to-night."