Julie is the first to speak. Pulling me and her sister into her arms, she kisses us gently before she says “You know, Dee, we just came over to tell you that Dean Johnson and Ms. Robinson told us after you left school today that they have hired the ballroom of the Dorchester Hotel for our graduation night party. There’s going to be a DJ, and since all of the graduates are going to be over 18 by that time, they are going to have an open bar for us. They hired 3 of the largest hotel suites for after dinner. They don’t want any of us drinking and driving, so we will all be staying there overnight . . . with all our favorite teachers as chaperones. You’re a chaperone too, Mr. James.”
The twins and Paul then stand up, explaining that they have to get home before their parents worry. They dress quickly and leave, after each giving both of us a warm and affectionate kiss.