She clapped her hands for attention.
“The votes have been counted,” she said. “I take great pleasure in announcing that the queen of our festival is—”
The Brownie leader paused and her gaze wandered from one eager face to another. All of the girls were hoping that they were the one elected.
“Our festival queen is Connie Williams!” she completed. “She received five out of a possible six votes!”
“Hurrah for Connie!” shouted Veve, and the other Brownies took up the cry.
Connie was embarrassed. She had not expected to be chosen. In fact, she had voted for Veve. All the other girls had written her name on their slips.
Miss Gordon placed the golden crown on Connie’s head. The Brownies then escorted her to her throne where she was to remain until the end of the festival.
Next on the program came the auctioning of the crazy quilt.
The Brownies were eager to make more money for the organization. Nevertheless, they had worked long hours at their sewing. To see the quilt put up for sale gave them a queer feeling.
Connie’s father acted as auctioneer.