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There were also more substantial viands , such as nut sandwiches , apple salad , pumpkin pie , and grape jelly . Everything had some reference to Hallowe'en or to Harvest Home , and the children were not too young to appreciate this . Supper was just about over when Mr. Maynard came after his children . `` Oh , Father , '' cried Marjorie , `` you said you would n't come till nine o'clock ! '' `` But it 's quarter-past nine now , my daughter . '' `` It _ ca n't _ be ! '' exclaimed Midge , greatly surprised ; and everybody said , `` Is it , really ? ''