"And I propose that we proceed at once to organize such a society," said
Zoe.
"And shouldn't we have gentlemen officers?" asked Lulu. "I think Uncle
Harold would make a good president."
"Thank you," said he, smiling pleasantly on her, "but I could not serve; because I must be off to college directly."
"And the same objection applies to all of us except Max and little Walter," added Chester Dinsmore. "We older lads can only pay our dues and perhaps meet with you occasionally when at home on a vacation."
"Working for the good cause in the meantime, in whatever place we are," added Harold.
"Shall we proceed to organize?" asked Zoe.
"Yes, if Grandma Elsie will help us as she did with the Dorcas," said
Lulu.
The others joined in the request, and Grandma Elsie kindly complied.
Eva was chosen president, Rosie treasurer, and they would have made Lulu secretary but that she strenuously declined, insisting that she was not ready enough with her pen to find time for that in addition to all the sewing and other things she was undertaking.
"Then I nominate Max," said Rosie, giving him a bright look and smile.