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“But you’d never get permission to use the Park, or any of those buildings,” said Ethel, who always saw the practical side of every undertaking.

“The Washington Girl Scouts did something of the sort,” replied Marjorie. “And made a success of it, too!”

“But are we old enough?” asked Florence.

“Yes, for I’m sure Mrs. Hadley would help us. She lives in Philadelphia now, you know.”

“And then I could chaperone you,” laughed Doris; and the girls joined in her merriment at the idea of such a slip of a girl acting in that capacity.

“Really, now, girls, tell me what your plans are for the summer and how much time we could count on from each of you,” urged Marjorie.

“I have only two weeks’ vacation, but I’ll give you one,” offered Mae, immediately.

“And I’ll give as much of my daytime as I can spare from my housekeeping,” said Doris.

“You can have my whole summer!” cried Daisy, generously.

“And mine!” added Alice.

“And a good part of mine!” put in Ethel.

“How about you, Lil?” asked Marjorie, hopefully.