"You ought to have let me know about this function sooner, Miss Brooks," he began reproachfully. "I rushed around wildly in the few minutes that I had after Mr. Wales invited me to be present, but I haven't had time to get very much." He held out a bulky parcel to Roberta. "The nine things that are all alike are for you young ladies, and the two odd ones are for Mrs. Wales and the chaperon."