Before she could leave her father said, "Okay just be careful coming home."

Then Caly left the schoolhouse.

Walking up the street she was thinking, Wow our first real dance. I wonder who is going to ask me. Just as she arrived at the newspaper office, she met up with Jacy and Melissa. Caly waited patiently while Jacy and Melissa dismounted and tied up their horse.

As Jacy came over to Caly, she said, "Hello! May I help you?"

Smiling Caly said, "Hello my name is Caly Johnson. Sorry I haven't been over sooner to introduce myself. My father has the big Cattle Ranch south of town. I came by to let you know that I have a box of crochet baby items that I would like to donate for the sale."

"Please to meet you, Caly," Jacy replies as she extends a hand in friendship.

After turning and unlocking the door Jacy turned back around to Caly and said, "Please come inside and we can talk about what you want to charge for it." Caly nodded and followed her inside.

Once inside they decided that they should charge .05 cents for a blanket and .10 cents for a sweater, hat and bootie set and .05 cents for toys. After discussed the prices Caly stood and said, "Well, I better get going. My father will be expecting me home soon. I will bring the box by in the morning."

Jacy nodded and walked out with Caly. As Caly mounted up Jacy said, "Thanks for coming by. I'll see you in the morning. Have a safe ride home." Caly waved as she rode off.

The next morning Caly came riding into town with the box of stuff for the sale. She knocked on Jacy�s door. Jacy opened the door, "Hello Caly. You are up early." She smiled when she saw the box in Caly's hands.

"Oh, thank you. I just didn't think you would be here so early is all. Sorry about how I sounded." As Caly handed her the box Jacy said," Why don't you come in for a little while?"

Caly answered, "I would but I still have my chores to do at home. I'll see you later."

Jacy nodded and replied, "Okay. Thanks again. Bye."

"Good afternoon, Jacy!" Walter said as she came into the bank to take out some money.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Simmons." Jacy replied. She then walked up to Ted�s window and greeted him as well. "I need some money to purchase some dresses for the Valentines Dance. Are you going to attend, Mr. Brown?"

"I might. I�m not sure yet." Ted replied as he wrote up Jacy�s receipt.

"What about you Mr. Simmons?" Jacy inquired.

"I surely am ma�am. And do you have a date for the occasion?" Walter asked.

"No, but I�m going to be too busy running the sales and raffles, so I don�t need a date." Jacy smiled to show that she didn�t mind.

"I�ve been meaning to stop by and tell you that I will be donating some furniture for the craft sale. I�ll be getting them out to Caller Bob�s place as soon as I can. I�m not sure how you intend on selling the items donated. Are you going to price them or are you going to take offers?"

"That is a good question. I haven�t really thought much of the craft items. I have, however, thought that we would just price the food. What do you suggest, Mr. Simmons." Jacy really hadn�t thought much of the craft sales part since no one has donated anything yet.

"Well, I don�t really mind about the items that I�m donating. You can price them if you like or you can have people make bids on them."

"You know I think we should just take what people want to offer us for the items because I�m not sure what price to put on such items. At least I will let people offer on your items. If anyone else donates crafts, I will ask them how much they want to charge. Are you sure you don�t want to put prices on them?" Jacy wanted to make sure that her and Walter were clear on his items.

"No ma�am. I�m sure you�ll get a fair price for them, and the money is going to the school anyway." Walter replied.

"Thanks for the donations, Mr. Simmons. Thanks, Ted." Jacy scooped up her receipt and money and left the bank.

That day after work Walter asked Ted if he would give him a hand in taking over the furniture to Caller�s Bob. It had stopped snowing a few hours ago and the sky looked clear enough, so they probably wouldn�t� be getting any more snow today. Of course Ted was willing to help out with such a great cause. Ted was all for helping the children learn, but, unfortunately, he couldn�t figure out what he was going to donate. But he was hoping that he would think of something before the dance.

After arriving at Caller Bob�s, Walter and Ted started unloading the furniture. Walter had some old chairs that if anybody was a craftsman could probably restore to their glory. They also unloaded a nice old English vanity table. Last but not least was a fine English, oak hope chest. The last two items had been his sister�s, and every time he looked at them it would just bring up old memories, so he wanted to get rid of the past as much as he could. He hadn�t even bothered to take out what was inside it. It would be an extra bonus for whomever purchased it.