“I move that we elect by acclamation.”
“Is this motion seconded?”
“I second the motion.”
“It has been moved and seconded that Cathalina and Lilian be president and secretary, respectively. Any remarks? If any one has anything to say let him say it now or else forever after hold his peace!—except Cathalina or Lilian; they can’t say anything till afterward.”
The girls were all laughing at this high-handed proceeding.
“All in favor say ‘Aye!’” A chorus of “Ayes” responded.
“All opposed, ‘No.’” Silence.
“Cathalina and Lilian are unanimously elected.”
“We will now regard the place where Cathalina is as the ‘chair.’ My place is too comfortable to give to anybody.”
Cathalina gave smiling thanks to the girl for her “high honor,” and suggested that remarks about election of members were in order if some one would make a motion.