As the third morning of the Barrow Birthday Party dawned, 'H'/Estelyn made her preparations. This was planned to be the final day of celebration, although one could never be certain of events among persons with such a notorious lack of solidity. She opened the piano bench, where she had cleverly stashed away the present that had been prepared for
The Barrow-Wight. Carefully cleaning crumbs and dust from one corner of the gift table, she placed a large book on it. Thereupon were engraved the words
The Barrow-Downs Birthday Party Musical Guest Book.
She played a flourish on the piano to get everyone's attention, then announced: "This book is our present to
The Barrow-Wight on this memorable occasion. With so many talented musicions here, already making songs to fit the occasion, it is ready for your contributions. Please sign it with an appropriate line or lyrics, as you please. I hope you all have fun today in whichever way you enjoy most! Oh, and we're running out of food - shall we raid the pantry and do some cooking and baking right here?"