lips and nodded her head in assent to her sis-
ter's opinion. “Anyhow,” said Doris, “having
Jack Huxley for a friend is going to give you
some good times and maybe Chet won't think
he owns you.”

Betty nodded. “Still, Doris,” she said, hon-
estly, “Chet has been a very good friend to me
and I can't say that he's tried not to have me
accept any invitations from Budd or Brad or
anybody -- unless it was Ted.” Betty laughed
and Doris, who remembered Ted's limited
period of invitation, was pleased that Betty
should confide in her. “He doesn't like Jack,
though -- but please don't say a word to the girls
about any of my doings, Doris.”

“I won't and I think it's good of you to tell
me about things. Didn't you say that you are
going out to take dinner with Mrs. Dorrance
and the boys tomorrow?”

“Yes -- but there will be some other girls
there, too, I think. How would you like it, if
Mrs. Dorrance needs any more, to dress up and
help in the booths, too!”

“Oh, Betty! I'd adore it!” Doris clasped
her hands together as she spoke enthusiasti-
cally. “Would she _let_ me, do you suppose?”

“Don't be too disappointed if nothing hap-
pens, but if there is a chance I'll not forget.

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