The party had gone on for about an hour before Ruth arrived. She knew Ingrid would be annoyed as she promised to help, but she could still help once the party had started. Ingrid’s events were always for a good cause, so simply showing up and spreading the word was always a good start. This time Ruth had talked Hannah into helping too, and they arrived together. “Nice cat” She greeted Hannah, who was wearing a tiger onesie and had painted her face. “Nice dog” she answered, pointing at Ruth’s hooded she-wolf dress. She had painted her face too, and she was wearing one shiny yellow contact lens in her left eye. “Ready to raise some money?” “Let’s do it!” Ruth answered enthusiastically. She waved at Ingrid, who frowned at her after looking at the time of her arrival. “She’s annoye

