Nat read the constitution and by-laws, and they were unanimously adopted, and then circulated for signatures. The pledge was incorporated into the constitution, so that signing that was also signing the pledge.
"I move you now," said Charlie, "that we proceed to the choice of officers." The motion was carried.
"How shall the officers be chosen?" inquired the chairman.
"I move they be chosen by ballot," said Frank. This motion was also carried.
"Please prepare and bring in your votes for president," announced the chairman.
Two or three boys' caps made convenient ballot-boxes, so that this order was soon obeyed.
"Votes all in?" inquired the chairman. "If so, I declare the ballot closed."
After counting the ballots, the president announced the result.
"You have made choice of Frank Martin for your president," said he.
Frank took the chair, and the temporary chairman retired.