"I can't be there," said Anne regretfully. "To-morrow is one of my days at Mrs. Gray's, but whatever you do will suit me."
"Awfully sorry, Anne," said Grace. "We might call it for the day after to-morrow."
"No, no," protested Anne. "Please don't postpone it on my account."
The notice was duly posted in a conspicuous place in the locker-room the next day, and the entire class, with the exception of Anne, met in one of the smaller rooms off the gymnasium at the close of the afternoon session.
"Esteemed juniors and fellow-citizens," said Grace, after calling the meeting to order. "It is true that no one has particularly requested me to take charge of this meeting, but as I posted the notice, I feel that I am responsible for your presence here to-day. We have before us two matters that need attention. One is the annual entertainment that the junior class always gives, the other the election of class officers. Last year we gave a ball, but this year so far we have done nothing. I move that we proceed at once to elect our president, vice president, secretary and treasurer, and then decide what form of entertainment would be advisable."
"Second the motion," said Nora.
"All those in favor say 'aye,' contrary, 'no.'"
"Carried," said Grace, as no dissenting voices arose. "Nominations for president are now in order."
"I nominate Grace Harlowe for president," exclaimed Miriam Nesbit, springing from her seat.