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“Nonsense!” contradicted Mrs. Hadley. “She’s just right, isn’t she, Dick?”

“I’ll say so!” agreed the young man, without the least hesitation.

“Anyway, Mrs. Hadley, I’ll do justice to the chocolate!” put in Marjorie. “I’m just about starved!”

The girls removed their wraps, while John busied himself with the tea-wagon. Sandwiches were piled invitingly on the plates, the cocoa steamed in its pot, and a cozy fire burned in the hearth; everything seemed in harmony to make Marjorie forget her unpleasant experience. These informal parties were among the happiest occasions of Mrs. Hadley’s peaceful life, and her guests always found them equally charming.

“How was the dance?” she inquired, after the girls had been served.

“So—so,” replied Lily indifferently. “The big interest of tonight, Mrs. Hadley, is not the dance, but our senior class election. Marj is up for president!”

“She’s elected by now!” prophesied Dick jovially. Then, getting up and extending his hand, “Allow me to be the first to congratulate you, Madame President!”