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“Without any prejudice,” remarked Florence Evans, a junior at the college, “wouldn’t you pick out my car for the one in the best condition?”

“Not at all!” returned Lily Andrews, the senior who rejoiced in the “shingle bob”; “mine’s had the best care of any of them—and it looks it!”

“Don’t forget I spent all last Saturday with mine!” put in Florence proudly.

“Then you must have been running it pretty hard, if it needed so much attention!” returned Lily.

“Really, I think they’re all splendid!” cried Daisy Gravers, as she fumbled for her key, and inserted it in the lock. “And there’s never a day goes past, Alice, that I don’t feel grateful to your Aunt Emeline for such marvellous presents.”

“Well, we earned ’em!” remarked Florence, who was never inclined to be sentimental.

“Do you ever hear from Aunt Emeline?” inquired Daisy. “Or,” she added laughingly, “the nephews?”

“Yes, Aunt Emeline’s disappointed that we’re not doing something to continue our troop. She says she never saw such a plucky set of girls.”