“If I am to be chairman of the committee, I want Edina to be treasurer. I have a very private and special reason for wanting it. Really, I have. Can’t you girls do this much for me?”
When they did not reply at once, Billie shrugged and turned away.
“Very well!” she said coldly. “If that’s the way you feel about it, I guess you will have to find another chairman!”
Connie groaned.
“Bring her back, somebody! Billie, you nit-wit, come back here! Rose—girls—if we have to take Edina to get Billie; we’ll have to take Edina, that’s all.”
“You win, Billie,” Rose surrendered. “I suppose if you proposed Amanda Peabody for the post, we’d give in just the same,” she added ruefully.
“You won’t regret it,” said Billie earnestly. “I’d stake my life on Edina’s honesty.”
Later that afternoon a formal meeting was held in the gymnasium. All the students were invited, the purpose of the Gift Club explained to them, and their support solicited.
The business of selecting officers for the club was quickly disposed of.
Billie was accepted almost unanimously as chairman, Connie Danvers was elected to the secretaryship on almost as great a wave of popularity.