I'd rather have a dozen who are in earnest over it than a hundred half-hearted members.

Only those who feel enthusiastic need give in their names.

I don't mind if it begins in quite a humble way.

Indeed, I only expect a small membership at first." "On the contrary, Miss Burd, I think it will catch on," replied Lispeth.
In consequence of this conversation, the head prefect pinned a paper on the notice-board, convening a general meeting of all girls over twelve years of age, to be held in the big hall on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 sharp, the last lesson of the day having been remitted by orders from the Study.

There was a universal feeling that something important was on foot, so those forms that were eligible trooped in a body to the hall, while the disappointed juniors tried to console themselves with the reflection that they would be able to go home half an hour earlier than their elders.