From all the rooms on that floor flocked various members of the Gang to gather joyfully around Patricia, exclaiming over the crisp new bills as happily as if they were the property of each individual there.
“You’ll have to go over and thank Mrs. Brock, Pat,” declared Katharine mischievously.
“I shall express my gratitude in a very formal, but sincere, note,” replied Patricia, tucking the bills into her hand bag.
“How are you going to spend it!” inquired Clarice, who was wandering restlessly around the room, examining articles on dressers and desks.
“I’m not sure. Probably lay it aside for a while.”
“You might donate it to the scholarship fund, and then this house wouldn’t have to take part in the annual entertainment to raise money for it,” suggested Lucile.
“Don’t you do it!” was Frances’ prompt veto. “Spend it on yourself.”
“Speaking of our stunt for the 25th, we’ve got to have a meeting and decide what we are going to do,” declared Jane firmly.
“Let Pat and Jack do that dance they put on the other night,” suggested Anne.
“The very thing! It could be part of a ballet,” agreed Katharine.