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That day was an eventful one to us at Dale's Field in more than one way. As soon as breakfast was over we had to commence our preparations for the evening's festivities, which were to be on a larger scale than those of the previous day. Everybody was busily engaged, and there seemed some difficulty as to what should be done with Rose, until she offered to help my mother.
"For I know something about these matters, Mrs. Dale," said she, "and will help you if I may, and you will command me. I dare say you will find me of some use where all are so busy."