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"Splendid suggestion, Senator Bish," and the hall resounded with Boom-chic- a-lac! At about the same time another party was just dispersing in New York. This group from the class of '25 had come to the metropolis to pay homage to two of its members. Althea Davis, now famous because of her beautiful singing, and Gertrude Jones, one of the foremost accompanists, were with the Metropolitan Opera Company. Gertrude was accompanying for the noted Russian singer, -------sky! The theatre was crowded. Bender leaned over to speak to Virginia Bell. "Watch the expression on Makosky's face. He could have that Russian hanged, I know. He certainly chose wisely when he started in law, but I never thought that he would be a judge in the Supreme Court." "I don't know, Bender," responded Virginia, "I never thought that you would be such an expert electrical engineer. Here you've already been in South America five years, just hauling in the money." "Now, listen, Virginia, anyone who is considered by all critics as belonging in the same class with Jane Cowl, as you are, can't talk that way to me!" "It's too bad that Leona can't come, isn't it?" said Virginia. "She is head of a kindergarten school in Georgia, and right now can't get away. Frances Mer' rick is in the same town. She has a music studio, and often we hear her over the radio." "Oh, yes, I had a letter from Darby the other day," said Bender. "He had just received telegrams from Dr. John and Dr. Link. Dr. John is president of Blue Ridge College. He can't come because of the commencement activities there. Cummings, who is Professor of Biblical Literature there, will not be able to join us, either. Link is in Texas, at the church where Mabel Smith has charge of Young People's work. Since it is impossible for both of them to be away at the same time, Link is remaining in order to let Mabel come." The curtain rolled down at this time. Mac had already left the box, and close after him went Toby. In a few moments they returned with Gertrude and Althea; and, with much laughter, they made their way out of the theatre. "Verna is expecting us up to her tea room. She has a lovely little place- Dew Drop Inn-and next to her Louise Thomas has a gift shop- Ye Olde Lan- terne Gifte Shoppe. They are having a great time holding their own in the life of this ole burg." "Verna buys some of her fruits from me and I send her all of her straw, berries," said Herbert Stephens. "We raise fine strawberries, you know, in South Carolina." "'Deed they are fine," broke in Hudgins. "Student Volunteer Work is strenuous, and I come up here for refreshments all the time." "Here we are!" called out Mac. Verna met the group with a "My, but it is great to see you all. Some others of our class have already arrived." '.'Hi-there, Toby, ole scout, and how's Yale's fine coach tonight?" rang out Kelly's voice. [ 125}