"But for sophomores whom survive the midyears," went on Mary, "the nextthing of importance is the society elections."

"That's so," exclaimed Morgan eagerly. "We can get into your wonderfulsocieties after midyears, if we're brainy enough. I'd forgotten all aboutthem."

"Then I'll wager you're about the only sophomore who hasn't thought ofthem occasionally this fall," announced Jane. "And now I'm ready for somecandy."

"Tell us how to go to work to get into those societies, can't you?" askedBob from her place beside the salad bowl.

"Work hard and write themes," said Mary briefly, and the subject wasdropped.

Morgan thought no more about Jane's remark then, but when she and Helenwere alone it came back to her.

"I suppose some girls do think about the societies a lot, and plan andhope to get in," she exclaimed.

"I suppose so," returned Helen. "I shan't have to. I am perfectly safe tostay out."