"Funny," said Boggs.
"I can tell better when I hear the rules," said Dropper.
"I have them prepared," continued Spout. "Shall I read them to you?"
"By all means," replied Van Dam.
The others signified an affirmative response.
Mr. Spout then proceeded to read:—
"We, whose signatures are hereunto affixed, do hereby organize ourselves into a club, having for its
NAME,
The Elephant Club, and having in view the following
OBJECTS: