"The two County Scholarship holders," somebody replied, and the information was passed on.
Next morning, Margaret proudly posted up the result of the collection, which amounted to L2 13_s._ 7_d._--a very substantial sum in the estimation of the school.
"It ought to be sufficient to buy a cup!" she triumphed.

"Miss Bishop has promised to send for some catalogues, so that we can look up the prices.

We shall start the season well, at any rate.

Kirsty's almost ready to stand on her head! I never saw any one so elated!" "Except yourself!" smiled Patricia.
"Cela va sans dire, camarade!" Garnet and Winona, walking down the High Street together after the performance, also compared notes.
"It was fine! I do admire Margaret.

Mustn't it be splendid to be head of the school ?" sighed Garnet enviously.
"Do you think so?
Yes, I suppose it is, but if I had my choice, I'd a dozen times over rather be Games Captain," answered Winona..