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 took a final look at the new splendor, turned out the light, locked the door and departed. Owen was presented with a crisp dollar bill before they left, however, and proceeded with his task of clearing up most cheerfully. Still elatedly discussing the success of the conspiracy, they made their way to Miss Turner's, nearby, left the key and started homeward along Troutman Street. But at G Street Morris called a halt.

"It's only a quarter to eleven," he said, "and Castle's is still open. What do you say if we walk over there and celebrate?"

"It's awfully late," murmured Louise doubtfully, "and I don't believe mama would like it."

But Nell Sawin declared that she didn't care whether folks liked it or not; she was going! "This is an occasion," she said, "and it simply demands a celebration. I'll go whether the rest do or not, Morris!"

"We'll all go," said Gordon. "Come along, Louise. There won't be anyone there at this time of night." So Louise consented and they struck across-town toward the Square.

"Look here," said Morris presently, "we ought to arrange some sort of a presentation, oughtn't we?