Will all those in favor of electing Kirsty kindly stand up ?" There was such a general rising among the girls that most presidents would have considered the matter settled.

Margaret, however, liked to do things strictly in order.
"Thanks I Will you please sit down again.

Now those against the election kindly stand." A certain section in the school had intended to vote against Kirsty, but when they saw themselves so enormously outnumbered, they changed their minds.

To belong to a minority often means to be unpopular, and it is wise to go with the stream.

After all, Kirsty was a thoroughly eligible and desirable candidate.