“I doubt it,” said the blue-eyed girl; “and it isn’t as if we couldn’t think of clever things to say about people, either.”
“Of course not,” returned the girl with the Roman nose; “why, I know some things, even about the other members, which—”
“So do I,” said the girl with the classic profile. “Why, I heard the other day that you—”
“Of course I wouldn’t mention, for the world,” finished the girl with the Roman nose, in some agitation.
“I thought not, dear; it would hardly be wise,” said the girl with the eyeglasses, “for you, especially.”
“I’m sure, I don’t see why I, es—”
“Don’t you, dear? But, then, you never were clever,” said the president. “Yes, I am very proud of the amiability we have all displayed since joining the club. I must say that I didn’t expect—”
“I don’t see why not,” said the blue-eyed girl. “As for me, I can get along with anybody, so I was not at all afraid.”
“Yes, dear,” said the brown-eyed blonde, “your tongue would be a protection, even if—”
“Other people were even more envious of me? That is hardly possible, dear; but I thank you for your good opinion of me.”