“There's some wisdom in that,” said Miss Walsh, laughing.
“Yes'm,” said Bertie, “and I believe I'll try that way with Annie Kelley.”
“I'm going to ask that new girl in our Sunday-school class,” said Hannah.
“I'm going to try to get somebody to come,” said Marty.
“So am I,” “And I,” cried the others.
“That's right,” said Miss Walsh. “We want to get as many people as possible interested in missionary work, and, as Mary says, the more that are interested and belong to societies, the more money will be raised, and, of course, the more good will be done. So, don't you see, you are aiding the cause very much when you try to make our meetings attractive, and so induce others to join the band.”
“I've thought of a way to make some missionary money, if it would be right to do it,” said Edith.
“What is it?” asked Miss Walsh.
“Well—you know those prizes Dr. Edgar and Mr. Stevenson give at the Sunday-school anniversary for learning the Psalms and chapters—would it do to ask them to give us money instead of books or anything else, so that we might have it for missions?”
“We certainly might ask our pastor and superintendent what they think of the plan. I have no doubt they would be willing to adopt it when they know what the money is to be used for. I think myself, your idea is a very good one.”