"And where would the celebrations come in?" asked Iris Watson.
"That also must be talked over. So far, Miss Roscoe has always arranged a treat for the school on anniversary day, but we think this year it ought to be the other way, and the girls arrange a treat for Miss Roscoe and the mistresses. I'm sure they'd appreciate it."
"Each Form might have a collecting book. We ought to raise quite a handsome sum," said Bessie Manners. "Then there could be a garden fête for the presentation."
"Only for the school? Or would parents and friends be allowed to come?" asked one of the Sixth.
"I don't see why they shouldn't. It would make the affair seem of more importance. We could get up an extra fund to provide afternoon tea."
"Or get it catered for, and let people pay for their own."
"Like one does at a bazaar?"
"Exactly."
"The idea is feasible. Anybody any amendments to offer?" said Bessie.
Then a sudden and brilliant suggestion came to Gwen—one of those lucky flashes of inspiration that occasionally, in our happier moments, strike us.