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“And an engagement shower, too,” put in Daisy. “But we don’t know whom it’s for. Not you, Marj?”

“Mercy, no! Far from it! I haven’t the slightest idea—unless it’s Mae or Doris. I haven’t heard from them much during the year.”

“It isn’t Lily herself?”

“Oh, no! Positively not! How about you two?”

Both Daisy and Florence laughed at the suggestion, and the former seized the opportunity to tell Marjorie about the baby. She related the story just as it had happened, omitting, however, any mention of Florence’s opposition.

“So you see I’m dying to keep her,” she concluded: “but of course I can’t afford it. Can you think of any possible way?”

Marjorie was silent for a moment, lost in thought.

“Yes,” she said, finally. “Couldn’t you put it up to Pansy Troop to provide for her as another of their good turns?”

Daisy’s spirits, which had brightened at the intimation of a solution, sank again when she heard the reply. She shook her head sadly.

“Couldn’t be done, Marj! We run on a budget now, and all the money we can possibly raise for charity next year is already pledged. I’m afraid that’s out of the question.”