"Eighty-eight to eighty-one."
"A majority of only seven."
"But the minority were really in favor of the plan, as we ascertained before the meeting," explained Judson, who then related the particulars of the gathering, giving the details of Scott's speech, at which the principal was much amused.
"The students voted against the plan just to carry out the joke," added Norwood. "Scott was appointed on this committee, and was notified, but he does not appear."
"I think I understand the matter," replied Mr. Lowington. "I will consider the plan on its own merits, though substantially the same system has occupied my attention several times before, and I am not wholly unprepared for it. I will give you my decision on the first day of the month."
The committee retired, satisfied with the result of the interview, and hopeful that the plan would be adopted.
CHAPTER III.
FINLAND AND THE AGITATORS.