After some discussion Betty was made president and Dorothy vice-president, Lena Carey was treasurer, and Constance was recording secretary, with Jeanette for corresponding secretary.
This gave each an office with the exception of Martha, and as soon as Betty saw how things were going, she calmly created an office for her friend.
“I nominate Martha Taylor for auditor,” she said, in her most decided way.
“What’s that?” asked Lena.
Now Betty wasn’t quite sure herself what an auditor was, or whether it was a usual office in a club, but she didn’t care. It made an official title for Martha, and so kept her from feeling slighted.
“An auditor?” responded Betty, airily. “Oh, that’s the one who looks over the books and accounts of all of us, to see if we’ve added up right, and all that.”
This wasn’t a specially pleasing idea to the treasurer and the two secretaries, but they understood Betty’s determined expression, and they submitted with good grace.
So matters went on pleasantly, and Martha was greatly elated at being chosen to fill what she considered a most important office.
“But I don’t always add right myself,” she said conscientiously.
“Never mind; I’ll help you,” said Betty, smiling at her. “Now, girls, for a name. I don’t like a high-sounding name. Let’s have something plain and straightforward.”