hen, the physicians having pronounced
all danger past, he was allowed to go out. In the meantime the motor
boat was raised and taken away to be repaired.

"Say, I never knew what nice sunshine and fine air we had in this town,"
said the youth to his father, as he walked down the street with him.
"It's worth while being under the weather a bit just to appreciate it
when you get out."

"I never knew you had so many friends, Dick," answered his father.

"Friends? How?"

"Why, we had to keep one of the maids busy answering the bell while you
were in bed. I guess every boy, and lots of the girls, in Hamilton
Corners called to see how you were getting on."

"I'm glad they thought of me," replied the millionaire's son. "I wish I
could show I appreciate it."

"Well, I think you can, Dick."

"How?"

"I was going to suggest that you hold a little reception--give a sort of
party. That's what we called 'em when I was a boy."

"The very thing!" exclaimed Dick. "That will be sport. But--where could
I have it?"

"In the house, of course. Isn't it large enough?"

"That's just it. It's too big and fine. I'm afraid some of the boys
wouldn't have a good time, for fear of dropping some cake or ice-cream
on the carpets."

"Well, what would you suggest? You might give it in the barn."

"I was thinking of hiring a big tent and having a party out doors on the
lawn. That would be unconventional and rather jolly, I think."

"Good idea," answered the millionaire. "I'll order a tent at once and
see to the refreshments."

"Let me do that," begged Dick. "I know what boys and girls like to eat."

"Very well," assented his father, with a laugh. "You can do just as you
please, and--er--send the bills to me."

"Not much!" exclaimed Dick, proudly. "I'm paying my own way now."

A week later a big white tent was erected on the spacious lawn at the
Hamilton mansion. Dick had spent a busy seven days in making the
arrangements, and every boy and girl in Hamilton Corners, whom Dick had
the least acquaintance with, was invited.

Seldom had there been so much excitement in the town, not even when the
circus came, for on this occasion the girls, at least, could "dress up,"
and we all know what that means to a girl. Nor were the boys behindhand
in looking over their best suits and putting an extra shine on their
shoes.

The big tent was gay with Chinese lanterns, and a corps of white-suited
waiters were in attendance to dispense the good