Libbie had brought a book of poems for Timothy Derby, who solemnly loanedher one of his in exchange. This odd pair remained impervious to allcriticisms, and certainly many of those voiced were frank to the point ofpainfulness.

"But their natures can not understand the lyric appeal," exclaimed Libbiesadly. Her English teacher moaned over her spelling and rejoiced inher themes.

Finally Miss Anderson insisted they must go, and the bouquet of flowerson the tea table was plucked apart to reveal nine little individualbouquets, one for each guest.

"Good-bye, and thank you for a lovely party," exclaimed Miss Anderson gaily.

"Do you know?" blurted Teddy Tucker, "you're my idea of a chaperone! Mostof 'em are such dubs and kill-joys!"

Which tactful speech proved to be the best Teddy could have made.

A week of teeny pleasures and hard study followed this "glorious Fridayafternoon."