Martha Washington’s Party

“Abigail, would you like to sit on the right side of the table at the dinner tonight?” The head waitress, Matilda, looked at her expectantly. She was getting the table prepared for the dinner party that night at Mount Vernon.

“That would be lovely. I always enjoy sitting by Martha. She is so cheerful and kind. It seems she always turns bad events into good with laughter.”

“You’re right. Just this afternoon she is meeting with children who have very little in the way of material goods. They are having a picnic on the lawn.”

“Yes, they are. I shall be assisting her with the games for that event.”

“Do you think she would like me to help serve, as well?”

“I think she has it all planned out. She is a born organizer. But I am sure that she wouldn’t say no to anyone who wants to lend an extra hand.”

“I shall go ask her then. Will you please excuse me?”

Matilda hurried off to ask Martha’s permission to help with the party for the children on the lawn.

Abigail, on the other hand, hurried back inside to create surprises of her own. Martha was always doing favors for her, making her laugh, and acting as a true friend. It was her turn to surprise Martha. She got things ready while Martha was occupied with the preparations for the party outside.