It goes without saying that these reflections were not in my young
noddle at the moment, but being of later date, are the findings of
longer observation. I must have been in a sort of maze, wondering at the
fun going on which I could see and hear but could not comprehend, and
wondering too when supper was coming. I was about to ask Mrs. Rykeman
how long we would have to wait, when, whiz! the whole business of the
meal was over and done with. Everybody sprang up at once, and away they
all flew like a flock of birds, leaving an astonished little boy looking
for something to eat.
Althea took flight with the others, presently returning to look after
her forlorn brother, but, finding I had been taken to the kitchen for
something that might at least alleviate the pangs of hunger, she
rejoined the girls in the parlor, where there was already a dance under
way. Althea was a bright-spirited girl, vivacious, alert, appreciative
and companionable. She forthwith took her place in the Brook Farm
community with the best grace.
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