“Well, for that matter, take us here today,” Louise put in. “We’re really the best of friends, and yet—”
“And yet there’s a difference. It’s rather like two brothers who go to different colleges. They love each other, but they love their colleges too.”
“All very well,” said Gladys, “but the truth of the matter is that both wings enjoy the spirit of competition. It gives us something to think about and work for.”
“But you’re so good-natured about it,” Janet said wonderingly.
“Of course we are,” Sally replied. “Whoever heard of two basketball teams really disliking each other, and yet they’ll fight tooth and nail for a cup.”
“A cup that they really don’t want, either, except for what it stands for,” Gladys added with a little laugh.
Kitty threw up her two little hands in mock despair.
“Mercy on us. We are getting in deep. I vote we have some more chocolates.”
The girls returned to the candy box with renewed interest and for the time being the subject of the wings was dropped, but not before the twins had grasped the exact nature of the rivalry.