"What about?" asked Helen.
"Celestial entertainment, my dear," ventured Madge.
"I thought myself to be free, for you know, my dear, that was some time ago," said Helen, laughing.
"I'm ready with questions girls. Let us call the House to order. Is the House ready for the question?" cried Josie, jumping to her feet and brandishing a lignum vitae rule which she held in her hand.
"Well girls to be serious I don't know how to begin. Last evening I had a note from Marion and she says they had a most delightful time at the Encaenia and spoke of two young gentlemen who graduated with the highest honors. I met them frequently and received much kindness from them."
"Suppose you saw in them a 'Roland and an Oliver,'" cried Josie, making a series of amusing grimaces.
"One was from Westmoreland and the other from Kings—the latter, I am told, is the banner county for intelligence and ability."
"Now Helen Rushton, I am not going to stand that," exclaimed Josie, her eyes sparkling with good natured repartee—"indeed the famous county of St. John has been the birthplace of men who ranked high in intellectual ability, proud attainments and held their own with the professionals, legislators and statesmen of other countries."
"Well done Josie, you are true to the core," cried Helen in rapt admiration at the defiant and fearless girl.
"What if York could have her say, I suppose she claims to be historic and grand too," remarked Marguerite with a sly glance towards Helen.