There was to be a Sabbath School concert, quite an elaborate one, and both girls and boys were interested to make it a success.
“What do you mean by ‘success’?” asked Miss Marvin of her class who were eagerly discussing the parts assigned them.
“Oh! get lots of people here and have ’em say it’s grand—tip-top,” said Varney Lowe.
“To go ahead of all the other churches,” said Bell Forbush.
“Not to have one single failure,” added Nettie Rand.
Miss Marvin shook her head smilingly.
“Real success means more than that,” she said. “You are going to tell once more the ‘old, old story.’ There will be people here not so familiar with it as you and I may be. Which will you aim to have them remember,—the manner or the matter?”
The girls looked doubtfully at each other, but the closing exercises prevented further remark. The class, however, remained after school to decide when and where to meet for rehearsals.
“You must all come to my home every other night,” said Bell decidedly.
“I’m afraid—perhaps—I thought Miss Marvin didn’t approve,” suggested Sue.