"Those in favor please respond in the usual manner by saying 'aye.' Contrary 'no.' I am delighted to find you of one mind," she added, with a beaming smile, as no dissenting voice arose.

"You shall be amply rewarded for such noble self-sacrifice." "Elfreda has something special on her mind," remarked Miriam Nesbit to Anne, as they strolled toward the house to don evening gowns.

"She's planning some sort of ridiculous surprise.

I can see it in her eye.

I wonder--" Miriam stopped short and laughed.
"What ?" asked Anne quickly.