“The girls like you very much, Veve,” said Miss Gordon kindly. She was pleased that the little girl finally had decided she would like to be a member of the scout organization.
The troop leader said no more about the matter just then. However, a little later she called the Brownies together for a quiet talk. All of the girls said they would like to have Veve join the organization.
“Then let’s have the investiture ceremony tonight,” proposed Miss Gordon. “Your parents will enjoy watching it, and Veve will have the fun of becoming a Brownie before we leave Snow Valley.”
Without telling Veve what they were doing, the girls prepared Grandmother Gordon’s parlor for the initiation.
In the center of the room, by use of a circular mirror, they constructed a fairy pool. When everything was in readiness, the girls seated themselves in a horseshoe pattern around it.
Then Miss Gordon sought Veve and asked her if she would like to join the Brownie Scouts and be initiated that very night.
“Oh, yes!” cried Veve, her eyes sparkling like stars.
“Then knock on the door of the parlor,” Miss Gordon directed.
Veve went to the closed door and tapped twice.
“Who comes to the fairy wood?” called Connie from within.