{{betlep207.png}} ant to be liked. The rooms were furnished with taste. A baby grand piano and the very latest in radios were part of the equipment. Oriental rugs were on the floor. Betty appre- ciated all that since she had learned about values and beauty in such things. A few of them, in her own simple home, however, satis- fied Betty Lee. One after another the young guests arrived. This was to be a real dinner party, many as there were to be served. Dinner at the Lees had long since been over, but dinner here was served at eight o'clock -- and such a dinner! Betty enjoyed it thoroughly, especially as she was Jack's companion, though Jack's cousin from away was the guest of honor. Dainty courses and more substantial food, prepared in the most appetizing way, were offered. But Betty noticed wine glasses by their plates and wondered. Would wine be used at Jack's? But in the midst of conversation and con- sumption of food Betty did not disturb herself over what the future might bring. Neverthe- less, she was disturbed when the butler filled the glasses. She would be polite, and said noth- ing. Immediately, however, some of the boys grew a little hilarious, talking about their "pro- hibition beer." Jack nodded to the butler, who [[207]]