If we gave it early in the fall we would have as much as a thousand dollars on hand to lend where it was needed.

I imagine we can find plenty of places for it." "We can be thinking about it through the summer," planned Arline.
That night when Grace reached Wayne Hall she found a letter bearing her address in the bulletin board at the foot of the stairs.

After glancing curiously at the superscription, Grace tore it open and read: "To MISS GRACE HARLOWE, "Wayne Hall, "Overton.
"MY DEAR MISS HARLOWE: "I am enclosing a check made payable to you, which I should like you to accept in behalf of the Semper Fidelis Club.

I am greatly interested in your association and wish to say that at this time each year as long as the club exists I pledge myself to contribute the same amount of money.

Trusting that the club will continue to thrive and prosper, "Yours very truly, "THOMAS REDFIELD." Grace lay down the letter and stared at the check with incredulous eyes.
It was for one thousand dollars.
It took but an instant to dart down the hall to Miriam's room, where Anne had just gone to borrow Miriam's Thesaurus.
"Look, look!" cried Grace, holding the check before Anne's astonished eyes.
Miriam rose from her chair and peered over Anne's shoulder.