“When you’ve heard more from Mr. Streeter you’ll see that any kind of housekeeping that’s worth while isn’t so easy; though it’s simpler when all the people have a pride in it.”
“Yes. Do you know, Billy, I’d never have been allured by it if he hadn’t said that one who forgot or abused his city was the same as one who forgot home or demolished the furniture.” Bess retained her fondness for long words.
“That was rather striking.”
“And now I’m in—deep in the girls’ reform party; and we are going to participate in the Progressives’ playground rally to-night. Will you be there?”
“Sure. But what will the girls do?”
“We wish to address the meeting. It’s especially to bring about better conditions on the playground; and the student body will take some part there if Hector is president.”
“Yes.”
“You know the boys of the Fifth Avenue High have an unconscionable name there.”
“Yes; and it’s only a few that have given it that reputation. You’re going some for girls. How did you get the chance to butt in on the rally?”
“Oh, Billy, doesn’t the school and the playground belong to girls as well as to boys? Have not we a right to be heard?”