Hence it was an easy matter to hold what might be termed the first meeting of the club.

Besides the originators there were present Messrs.

Fairleigh, Hanford and Brazier.

After Steve had locked the door to prevent interruption, he presented to the newcomers a summary of the scheme.

It was received with enthusiasm and unanimous approval, but Neil Fairleigh and Oscar Brazier sadly admitted that in their cases parental permission was extremely doubtful.