Those in favor say 'aye.' We'll dispense with seconding the motion." There was an instant's pause, then a chorus of "ayes" burst forth.
"Contrary, 'no.'" The only "no" was from Miriam.
"We appreciate the fact that you are too polite to vote for yourself, Miriam," said Grace, "but your 'no' doesn't amount to a row of pins.
You're elected, so come over here and occupy the chair of state.

Long live the president of the Phi Sigma Tau." Miriam, flushed with pleasure, then took the seat that Grace had vacated.

She had not expected this honor and was deeply touched by it.
Her summer with her girl chums at Lake George had made her an entirely different girl from the Miriam of old.

Admiration for Grace and her friends had taken the place of the old animosity.

Although the chums had not taken her into their inner circle, still they made much of her, and she came nearer to being one of them than any other girl in the junior class.
"I am sure I thank you all," began Miriam, "and now we must have a vice president and a secretary." Grace and Anne were elected with enthusiasm to the respective offices, then Miriam requested Grace to tell the other members what was on her mind.
After addressing the chair, Grace began: "I know you will all be glad to hear that Mabel has received a letter from Mary Stevens.