“Yes. The only Travelers’ chapter Leslie could very well belong to would be ours. Of course all this is only tentative. If Prexy declines to do anything for Leslie it would be of no use to ask her to join the Travelers.”
“The Board would have to give consent as well as Prexy to her coming back,” Vera interposed.
“Yes, but I dare say the Board members would if President Matthews recommended another trial for her,” Marjorie answered.
“Did you ever hear of an ex-Hamilton student being permitted to return to Hamilton again?” Ronny asked dubiously.
“No, I never have. Perhaps this will be the first case of the kind on the Hamilton records,” Marjorie replied brightly. “I wish you girls would tell me exactly the way you feel about helping Leslie Cairns if she should come back to college.”
“Just the way you do, I hope,” Vera made loyal return.
“It is a fine diversion you are providing for my old age,” was Leila’s mock-enthusiastic response. “But I can stand it, if you can, Beauty.”
“Yours truly.” Muriel thus pledged her devotion. “Doris would be glad of it. She really cares a good deal for Leslie Cairns.”
“You should have more faith in your pals,” Ronny rebuked with simulated severity. “When have we ever gone back on you?”
“I wish there was something I could say to President Matthews that would help,” was Lucy’s regretful cry.