“A Benevolent Society,” explained Nan vaguely, “is a society that—that does good to people.”
“Who?” asked Kid suspiciously.
“Why, anyone. You present beds to hospitals or endow something, you know. Any worthy cause—”
“That takes money, doesn’t it?” asked Small.
“Of course. We save our money—”
“That’s a silly game!” jeered Kid. “Save your money! Gee, I don’t have enough now.”
“Or we can earn it,” continued Nan. “That would be more fun, wouldn’t it?”
“How could we earn any money?” Bert inquired.
“Oh, lots of ways! We must think up ways, of course.”
“Earn money and then give it away to a hospital!” exclaimed Kid. “I guess not!”