chorus, for whose practice that of the orchestra
had been postponed.

“What's the use?” asked Betty in return. “If
I get it, it's lots of work. If I don't get it, I
think I can stand the disgrace!”

Carolyn joined Betty's laugh, but added that
she was chiefly consumed with curiosity over
that letter she was to read. “I don't believe
you'll let me read it after all!”

“I have my doubts as to its being the thing
to do,” returned Betty, “but I've got to get this
Latin!”

It was wonderful what determined minds
could do in a short time, though it seemed no
time at all until Peggy appeared as the mixed
chorus was departing. Tea and sandwiches,
and more tea and delicious little cakes, tasted
very good and “reviving,” as Betty declared.
Peggy would not tell Betty who was elected
until they reached the room and Betty declared
that she had lost it of course, or Peggy would
not have been afraid that Betty might refuse to
come in at all, even for the little cakes.

But no sooner had Betty and Carolyn ap-
peared than congratulations began and the
general leader appointed a time to meet with

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