"I second that," said Ruth excitedly, while many of the other girls showed their approval of the idea.
"Very well, then," said Miss James. "We'll understand, however, that no actual attempts will be made until next week so that it does not interfere with the sale of the bonds.
"We are to have Mrs. Frances Billings for a visit next Friday evening. The Committee on Plans will arrange for a reception. Mrs. Billings, as you all know, is an official of the Red Cross work and it will be splendid for us to have her visit us. The Committee on Plans will meet tomorrow. Is there anything else?"
But nothing else had to be taken up that afternoon and the group adjourned.
CHAPTER XXI
What Shall We Wear
Mrs. Anderson's interest in the girls had not abated in the least because of her marriage. She had watched with pride the work they had done as members of the Red Cross Group.
One morning each of the former Campfire Girls received an invitation to dinner at the Anderson home. Formal dinner invitations did not come often to the girls; they were not old enough as yet. You may be sure that it left them an excited, eager lot. The very next morning Aunt Madge received eight very formal acceptances.
She smiled for she realized that the girls were very much flattered by the dignity of the invitation. She had purposely made it so for that very reason.
Thursday morning, the day of the party, found two girls greatly excited, on their way to school.