"Yes, I think I do. But I must talk more about the party. At the supper table each one in turn must tell his or her character."
"Cannot people guess before?"
"They can guess all they like, John, if they will whisper. Part of the amusement at such a party is to discover your friends."
"What about games, mother?"
"Try the Cent Hunt. Say that a cent is wrapped in violet tissue-paper, and is within sight. The discoverer quietly tells you, and if he is correct, present him with a boutonnière of violets. Afterwards give a cent, pencil, and paper to everybody, and state five minutes are allowed to write what each side of the cent will tell. This game is called A Penny for your Thoughts.
"Find on one side: A beverage—T. A messenger—one c(s)ent. A piece of armor—shield. A symbol of victory—wreath. A weapon—arrow. A mode of punishment—stripes. A gallant—bow. A sheet of water—C.
"Find on the other side: A portion of a hill—brow. A place of worship—temple. An animal—hare. Youth and old age—18-96. One way of expressing marriage—U. S. A cultivated flower—tulip. An emblem of royalty—crown. Fruit—date.
"And afterwards play Stage-Coach, but, John, you know that game."
"Here comes father; shall we tell him?"
"Wait until to-morrow."