"But aren't any of the Lower School on the Committee?" asked Gipsy.
"No, we're not counted 'eligible'. We vote, but we may only elect members of the Sixth. And the Sixth just have it all their own way."
"How monstrously unfair!"
"It's just as bad in the Dramatic," continued Hetty, airing her grievances. "The Sixth arrange all the casts, and of course take the best parts for themselves, and only give us Juniors little, unimportant bits."
"But don't the Lower School act plays by themselves?"
"They haven't, so far; you see, it's always been one big Society. But I can tell you we've grumbled when our subscriptions have all gone to buy wigs and costumes for the Sixth."
"But why do you let them?" protested Gipsy.
Hetty shrugged her shoulders.
"How are we going to prevent it, when we've no voice in the matter? I told you the Committee arrange everything. We're supposed to be allowed to give our views at the General Meeting, but it's the merest farce—the Sixth won't condescend to listen to us."
"I'd make them listen!" said Gipsy indignantly.