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JOHNNY’S BIRTHDAY PARTY 173
old women at the almshouse. And the
workmen at the wharf and the Works — they must
come with their families.
Mother planned everything for the party.
There should be long tables in the park, where
the feast should be spread for the children and
most of the grown-up people; but the old and
feeble ones whom Johnny invited should have
their feast in the beautiful dining room that
had angels painted on the ceiling. A band of
music was to come from the city. There were
to be flags and colored lanterns the entire length
of the shady avenue, and when daylight faded
and the park began to grow dusky, there would
be fireworks — yes, fireworks as true as you live!
Mother said so.
As the first of September drew near, Johnny
Blossom could scarcely sit still a minute, he was
so full of joy. He asked if he might not go
around and invite the guests himself, it would
be so jolly.
"You mustn’t forget anybody," warned
Mother.
Far from it. He was sure he would remember
every single one.
First he went to Madame Bakke, who lived
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