I really should have read Emily Post, Dale thought, nervously looking up and down the table. He was probably the guest of honor—but did that mean he was supposed to eat first, or last? Should he serve himself, or wait for Diamond Mint to do it? And which utensil should he use? Did they arrange them from outside in, or was there some other pattern? What about Lyra? They probably weren't expecting her to show up if dinner had already been served.