"Such as the bill of fare for dinner," suggested Charlie. "Excuse the hint, ma'am."
"Are to be put to vote," Mary went on, not deigning to notice the interruption. "Mr. Keith, I propose that you, as the eldest of the party, take the chair."
"Which?" he asked with serious air.
"That large, easy one, which each of us is politely leaving for somebody else."
Donald promptly took possession. "Is the meeting ready for business?" he asked.
"Ready!" responded Charles and Edward.
"Somebody make a motion, then."
"I move that Miss Mary Keith be elected housekeeper extraordinary and cook plenipotentiary," said Ella.
"I second the motion," said Edward.
"You have all heard the motion, and to save useless repetition I put it to vote. All in favor—"