“They are merely for your protection, my dear.”
“That’s what the men always say when they begin to trample on women’s rights,” declared Billie.
“All right, Miss Suffragette, just wait a minute. There’ll be a few for the men.
“‘Sub-rules for Women Members—Continued.
“‘Hobble skirts are forbidden.’” Mr. Campbell gave a jovial wink and glanced at Nancy.
“‘Any individual who introduces a Parisian Alpine climbing suit into camp must pay the penalty by being made to climb a mountain in it.’”
“Now, you know that’s not on the list. You’re making it up,” exclaimed Nancy, blushing.
“‘The tail feather of a pheasant is not recommended as trimming for a camp hat,’” he went on blandly.
“‘No woman member is permitted to wear a lavender silk polonaise with lace ruffles.’”
“Polonaise?” cried Miss Campbell. “What on earth are you talking about, Duncan? Do you mean negligée?”