vent of the Scout troop as it
now stood. The day following--November first--the reports would be
issued, and the new Scouts would officially join the troop at the next
meeting. This would necessitate new divisions into the patrols,
re-elections, etc.

The fifteen girls who now belonged to Pansy troop felt especially close
together. All, except Helen Stewart and Anna Cane, had lived side by
side at camp, eaten at the same table, gathered around the same camp
fire at night, been comrades on many hikes, and competed in the contest
which Marjorie had so unexpectedly won. They wanted their troop to grow,
and to take in new girls, especially if a troop was to be established
at the rival seminary: but they were glad to be allowed this party for
themselves.

The day after the Scout meeting, Miss Phillips sent a telegram to Frieda
Hammer's mother, and received the following reply:

"No signs of Frieda. Is she kidnapped?--M. Hammer."

Marjorie's last hopes vanished as she read the telegram. There was
nothing to be done; she must be content to give up her dream. Miss
Phillips suggested that the girl might come back again after her money
was all spent; upon this meager supposition Marjorie fastened her
expectations.

In the meantime, preparations for the Hallowe'en party were in full
swing. Miss Phillips had suggested that each girl dress to represent a
character in history.

"Choose a man or a woman, whichever you please," she told them; "but
don't try to get your parents to send you costumes! Make them
yourselves, for they needn't be too elaborate. Then we can guess which
one each character represents, as well as the identity of the girl who
wears the costume."

The gymnasium was decorated with corn stalks and autumn leaves, and here
and there against the walls stood stuffed paper witches, to remind the
guests that it was really Hallowe'en. Weird, soft music was coming from
the victrola to remind one that ghosts were abroad that night.

George and Martha Washington, with powdered hair and silver buckled
shoes were the first guests to be greeted by the committee. Soon after
them came Pocohontas, and a Quaker who was intended to be Elizabeth Fry,
but who might have represented almost any member of the Society of
Friends.

Marjorie and Lily came as John Alden and Priscilla--proud because they
were on time for once, and enjoying the fun of acting the part of
lovers.

"It reminds me of the masquerade at camp," whisp