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`` They can keep the telephone messages and telegrams company . '' It was well after midnight when the theatre party returned to Mabel 's home , rather sleepy , but delighted with their glimpse of pleasure-loving New York by night . After the theatre they were invited to be Mr. Ashe 's guests at supper , and were promptly whisked away in their motor car to one of New York 's particularly exclusive hotels , where a delicious little supper was served to them in one of the hotel 's private dining rooms . Half-past eight o'clock Thanksgiving morning found the six girls downstairs and seated at the breakfast table . Mr. Ashe , who made it an ironclad rule always to be in his office at half-past eight o'clock , even on holidays , had time for only a hasty good morning all around before his man announced that his car was at the door . `` Remember , Mab , you are to bring the girls down to my office after Thanksgiving services this morning , '' he called back as he paused on the threshold of the dining room . `` I 'll remember , General , '' called Mabel , with a military salute .