What those kids want is a properly
organised club. They'd work the steam off in that. I've a very good mind
to draw up a scheme, show it to Miss Mitchell, and ask her if I may start
it among the juniors. If I have her leave, then Iva and Nesta can't call
it interfering."
It took Merle a little trouble to evolve her idea, but with a remembrance
of Girl Guiding she decided on forming a company corresponding to the
Brownies, the objects of which should be to train its members to win
various school honours. It was to have its own officers, and its own
committees, and to concentrate upon cricket practice, badminton, and net-
ball, as well as First Aid, knot-tying, and signalling.
Feeling rather nervous and a little uncertain whether she would meet with
approval or a rebuff, she carried her scheme to Miss Mitchell's study.
The mistress listened quite composedly and thought for a moment or two.
"You may try it, Merle, if you can persuade the children to join," she
said at length.
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