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“How about you and Alice?” asked Daisy, flushing at the other girl’s tribute.

“We don’t stand a ghost of a chance,” replied Florence.

The mention of Miss Allen’s naturally sharpened Marjorie’s curiosity for news, and both Florence and Daisy told her all they could think of, about the girls she knew, the scout troop, and their new captain.

“And what are the troop’s plans for this summer?” asked Marjorie, secretly envious of the girls who were still active members.

“The usual camping trip, I believe,” replied Daisy. “But Flos and I have decided not to go.”

“Why?” asked Marjorie, her eyes, wide open with astonishment at the thought of losing such an opportunity.

“We’d miss the dear old senior patrol too much,” replied Daisy, sadly. “Girl Scouts will never be the same to me without you and Lily and Doris—”

“And Ethel Todd and Mae Van Horn,” added Florence. “The bunch that was together last summer on the ranch.”

“Well, I guess we’ll see most everybody tomorrow at Lily’s luncheon,” remarked Marjorie. “I understand it’s to be a sort of reunion.”