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That evening, in the drawing-room, Mr. Forbes questioned the girls rather closely as to their enjoyment of the party at the Browns'.
"I liked it," said Dolly, "but it was queer, -- that's what it was, -- queer. The idea of just seeing a performance on the stage, and then rushing through a very fancy supper, and then scooting for home as if the house was on fire! -- that's not my idea of a party!"