2018.03.11

Today is Sunday.

Pippi ran into the parlor and brought back two packages from the chest. When Tommy opened his he found a little ivory flute, and in Annika’s package was a lovely brooch shaped like a butterfly. The wings of the butterfly were set with blue and red and green stones. When they had all had their birthday presents it was time to sit down at the table, where there were all sorts of cakes and buns. The cakes were rather peculiar in shape, but Pippi declared they were just the kind of cakes they had in China. Pippi served hot chocolate with whipped cream, and the children were just about to begin their feast when Tommy said that when Mamma and Papa had a party the gentlemen always got cards telling them what ladies to take in to dinner and he should think they ought to have cards too. Pippi said okay. Tommy added doubtfully that although it would be kind of hard for them because he was the only gentleman there. Tommy sat down on the wood box and wrote on a card: Mr. Settergren will have the pleasure of taking Miss Longstocking in to dinner. He said with satisfaction and showed Pippi the card.