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“Suppose I’m not elected?” the potential heroine suggested.

“Then we’ll do it for Jeannette, of course. But there’s no doubt that you will be.”

“Well,” remarked Marjorie casually, “suppose I’m not here?”

Her roommate looked alarmed.

“Marj, you wouldn’t do a trick like that on us, would you?”

“You know I don’t like so much publicity, Lil. But I really wouldn’t be mean enough to stay away purposely, just to spoil your pleasure. However, it just happens that I have a very pressing engagement.”

“An engagement!” repeated the astonished girl. “On senior election night?”

“It’s the truth!”

“But what? Has John Hadley——? I’ll never forgive him if——”

Daisy spoke up.

“Don’t blame poor John, Lily. It’s all my fault. I needed Marj’s help tonight at the Community Settlement, and she volunteered to go.”

“A new scout troop?” asked Alice.

“No, just a party, that the head worker wanted me to supervise, in her absence. But I don’t want to be selfish—if you need her more, Lily, I’ll resign my claims.”

“No, indeed, Daisy, I’m not willing!” cried Marjorie. “I’m very much interested in the dance now, and I want to see the girls. Besides, you can’t possibly go alone, and you’ve given your word to Miss Winthrop.” Then, turning to her roommate, “Lily, I’d love very much to have you go with me.”