"Oh, just about Frieda! I'm discouraged."
Miss Phillips rose, and laid her hand upon her shoulder.
"Don't worry, dear; it will be all right in the end. But it is a long process. Anyhow, I have kept in close touch with Frieda's public school teachers, and they say that she is attending to her work, and making good headway. She even stays after school for extra instruction. And you know, Marjorie, there is nothing—except perhaps religion—that can change a person like education."
The Captain's cheerful words encouraged Marjorie.
"We did make a good deal on the Japanese fête, didn't we?" she asked.
"Over a hundred dollars! And the returns aren't all in yet."
"Well, I will try to be patient," said Marjorie, walking toward the door of the office. Then, turning around, she added,
"Miss Phillips, couldn't you urge all the Scouts to adopt a friendly attitude toward Frieda? We'll never get anywhere till they do!"
"I didn't know they hadn't!" replied Miss Phillips; "but I will deliver a gentle lecture at next Scout meeting if you think there is any doubt."