In deference to the "company" Carlia was permitted to "visit" with her friend that afternoon. Apparently, these two girls had very little in common, but when left to themselves they found many mutual interests.
Toward the close of the afternoon, Dorian appeared. He found the girls out in the yard, Carlia seated on the topmost pole of the corral fence, and Mildred standing beside her.
"Hello girls," Dorian greeted. "I've come to give you an invitation."
"What, a party!" exclaimed Carlia, jumping down from her perch.
"Not a dancing party, you little goose—just a surprise party."
"On who?"
"On Uncle Zed."
"Uncle Zed. O, shucks!"
"Well, of course, you do not have to go," said Dorian.
"I think you're mean. I do want to go if Mildred is going."