“Still—this is worth trying!”
Marjorie regarded Lily in amazement, wondering what had caused the change in her point of view. Had she been more conceited, she would have known that Lily’s faith in her was so great that she believed she could surmount all obstacles.
“You really wouldn’t resign, then?” she ventured.
“No, I’d hate to see you give up now. And if you think it’s because you need some help, I’ll go in it with you. After all, Marj, it isn’t so unreasonable for girls of that type to be bored with a hike. Probably all their picnics have been at pleasure parks where there are plenty of amusements. You’ve got to have something inside of you to appreciate a hike, you know you have. And there simply isn’t anything there.”
A bright smile spread over Marjorie’s countenance; somehow she felt that if her roommate were on her side, she could tackle the job with new energy.
“Lil, if you’ll help me, I’ll try anything!” she cried.
“I will—I will—I’ll go with you Saturday week, if you want me. At least,” she added, “if you go to the class dance this Saturday!”
“You know,” answered Marjorie solemnly, “I promised that I would.”