So that will leave just one vacant place . We must invite someone to fill it up . Who shall it be ? '' Both girls looked rather puzzled . Mrs. Allen smiled a quiet little smile all to herself and went on chopping suet . She had handed the Thanksgiving dinner over to Frances and Alma this year . They were to attend to all the preparations and invite all the guests . But although they had made or planned several innovations in the dinner itself , they had made no change in the usual list of guests . `` It must just be the time-honoured family affair , '' Frances had declared . `` If we begin inviting other folks , there is no knowing when to draw the line . We ca n't have more than fourteen , and some of our friends would be sure to feel slighted . '' So the same old list it was . But now Aunt Clara -- dear , jolly Aunt Clara , whom everybody in the connection loved and admired -- could not come , and her place must be filled . `` We ca n't invite the new minister , because we would have to have his sister , too , '' said Frances . `` And there is no reason for asking any one of our girl chums more than another . '' `` Mother , you will have to help us out , '' said Alma . `` Ca n't you suggest a substitute guest ? '' Mrs. Allen looked down at the two bright , girlish faces turned up to her and said slowly , `` I think I can , but I am not sure my choice will please you . Why not ask Miss Price ? '' Miss Price !
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