`` 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 ! They had never thought of her ! She was the pale , timid-looking little teacher in the primary department of the Hazelwood school . `` Miss Price ? '' repeated Frances slowly . `` Why , Mother , we hardly know her . She is dreadfully dull and quiet , I think . '' `` And so shy , '' said Alma . `` Why , at the Wards ' party the other night she looked startled to death if anyone spoke to her . I believe she would be frightened to come here for Thanksgiving . '' `` She is a very lonely little creature , '' said Mrs. Allen gently , `` and does n't seem to have anyone belonging to her . I think she would be very glad to get an invitation to spend Thanksgiving elsewhere than in that cheerless little boarding-house where she lives . '' `` Of course , if you would like to have her , Mother , we will ask her , '' said Frances . `` No , girls , '' said Mrs. Allen seriously .
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