The conversation turned to how the Red Cross Girls could further help. Many suggestions were made and discussed.
"I want to tell you," said Mary Lee, "that the Red Cross Committee intends to go out for more money as soon as the sale of the Liberty Bonds closes."
"Do you think we should wait and do our work for the Red Cross?" asked Edith.
"I realize, of course, how well you girls have already done. Miss James has given me the amount of subscriptions that the Red Cross Girls have been able to obtain. It's truly wonderful. Perhaps we might turn our efforts toward the Red Cross collections," said Aunt Madge.
"Suppose," Mary Lee suggested, "that we only accept Aunt Madge's invitation on condition that we get $16,000 worth of Liberty Bonds sold. That means each of us must sell $2,000 worth."
"Good idea, Mary Lee," Dr. Anderson cried enthusiastically.
"We'll do it," said the rest of the girls.
A little later the girls departed. It was a most enjoyable party, they all agreed.