“All those in favor say ‘aye,’ contrary, ‘no.’”

“Carried,” said Grace, as no dissenting voices arose.  “Nominations for president are now in order.”

“I nominate Grace Harlowe for president,” exclaimed Miriam Nesbit, springing from her seat.

“Second the motion,” said Eva Allen.

It was carried with enthusiasm before Grace had time to protest.

“I nominate Miriam Nesbit for president,” said Grace.

This was also seconded and carried.  Then Edna Wright rose and nominated Eleanor Savell.  This closed the nominations for president, and the matter when put to vote resulted in Grace’s election by a majority of ten votes over Miriam, Eleanor having received only five.  It was plain to be seen that in spite of the rival faction, Grace held first place in the hearts of most of her class.  Miriam Nesbit was elected vice president, Marian Barber treasurer, and, rather to Grace’s surprise, Eleanor was chosen as secretary, Edna Wright again nominating her after doing some vigorous whispering among the two back rows of girls.  The only other girl proposed being one who was not particularly popular in the class.

“I always suspected Edna Wright’s lack of sense,” whispered Nora to Jessica.  “The idea of nominating Eleanor for secretary when she knows how Eleanor hates the Phi Sigma Tau, and doesn’t speak to any of us.  I certainly didn’t vote for her.”

“Nor I,” responded Jessica.  “Funny Grace would never tell us about that costume business.  I know Eleanor was mixed up in it.”

“Of course,” nodded Nora, and turned her attention to the meeting just in time to hear Grace put the motion for the picnic and say “aye” with the others.

The date for the affair was set for the following Saturday, the weather permitting, and it was generally agreed that Forest Park, a natural park about twelve miles from Oakdale, would be an ideal place to picnic.  A refreshment committee was appointed, also a transportation committee.  The girls were requested to pay fifty cents apiece to the treasurer.

“If we find that this is not enough, we will levy another tax,” Grace announced.

“I’m not positive about the first collection,” muttered Nora.  “I’m perpetually broke.”

“So am I,” said Jessica.  “My allowance lasts about two days, and then I am penniless for the rest of the month.”

The details having been disposed of, the members decided to meet in front of the High School the following Saturday morning at nine o’clock.  The transportation committee was to have two big picnic wagons in readiness and the juniors went home with pleasant anticipations of a day in the woods.

“Won’t it be fun?” exclaimed Grace joyously, as she walked down the street, the center of the Phi Sigma Tau.

“Great,” said Miriam Nesbit.  “I suppose we could all squeeze into David’s automobile.”

“I believe we’d better not,” replied Grace.  “It might create bad feeling among the girls.  We don’t want them to feel that we think ourselves too exclusive to ride with them.”