I put the letters into envelopes and addressed them , but I did n't seal them up . That evening something funny happened . That is , Alec would think it funny , but Alonzo would n't be likely to . I was in a hurry , so I snatched Alec 's letter -- as I thought -- out of the envelope and scribbled down a postscript . Then I mailed both letters . I got Alonzo 's reply this morning . Girls , I had put that postscript to his letter and he was furious . Of course he 'll get over it -- and I do n't care if he does n't -- but it spoiled my day . So I thought I 'd come to you darlings to get cheered up . After the football season opens I wo n't have any spare Saturday afternoons . I adore football . I 've got the most gorgeous cap and sweater striped in Redmond colors to wear to the games . To be sure , a little way off I 'll look like a walking barber 's pole . Do you know that that Gilbert of yours has been elected Captain of the Freshman football team ? '' `` Yes , he told us so last evening , '' said Priscilla , seeing that outraged Anne would not answer . `` He and Charlie were down . We knew they were coming , so we painstakingly put out of sight or out of reach all Miss Ada 's cushions . That very elaborate one with the raised embroidery I dropped on the floor in the corner behind the chair it was on . I thought it would be safe there . But would you believe it ?
Charlie Sloane made for that chair , noticed the cushion behind it , solemnly fished it up , and sat on it the whole XXXXX .
Alec Alonzo Anne Captain Charlie Gilbert Priscilla afternoons evening morning