“Madam President,” said Juliet, rising.
“Miss Howe,” responded the president.
“I should like to ask why we have the program divided into three parts,—like ‘all Gaul’.” A titter ran around the room.
Lilian rose again and was recognized by the chair.
“Madam President,—there used to be three terms, and three sets of officers elected, of course. Now with the two semesters, the society has several times considered changing its schedule, but has concluded that it is better to give the opportunity to have the three elections and more girls occupying the responsible positions during the year.”
“Is there any unfinished business?” inquired the president. “If not, a motion to present the names of the prospective members is in order.”
This was the time for careful management on the part of the president. Nothing unkind should be said that could be reported to girls under consideration.
“Madam President,” said Helen Paget, “I so move, that we proceed at once to the election of new members.”
“I second the motion,” crisply said Diane of the distinct enunciation.
This motion duly passed, Eloise Winthrop rose to make a few remarks. “Madam President,” said she, “may we have some discussion of the names proposed last week? I remember how we all agreed that nothing unpleasant should be said, but it seems to me that if there is any real objection to anybody, we ought to know it, and perhaps leave their names until the next election. There are a few girls, too, that I do not know very well, some new ones, and I should like to hear reasons why they should be invited.”