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“Why, because she’ll be able to help us plan how to take care of little Betty!” replied Daisy, immediately.

They did not have long to wait for their visitor. In less than half an hour, while Mrs. Evans and Edith were out making their purchases, Marjorie arrived.

In spite of the fact that Daisy had not seen her since the previous fall, she found her unchanged; Marjorie Wilkinson was the same sparkling, vivacious girl she had been at Miss Allen’s. A year at college had not even seemed to make her a day older.

“You look wonderful, Marj!” she cried, as both she and Florence embraced her at once. “I don’t have to ask whether college agrees with you!”

“It’s great!” announced Marjorie, smiling from one girl to the other; “and rooming with Lily makes it ten times nicer. I’m so thankful I was able to persuade her to go.”

“You wouldn’t have much trouble persuading me, if I had the money,” remarked Daisy.

“Oh, you’ll get the scholarship,” said Florence, with assurance. Then, turning to explain to Marjorie, “You know we have a college scholarship now at Miss Allen’s, founded by some rich donor. And there isn’t a doubt that Daisy will get it this year!”