land history. After the big pageant at Plymouth Rock,
it would take a good deal of nerve to try to imitate it. So we have
decided to present the 'Wanderings of Odysseus.' We are not sure as to
details. Our plan is to have a series of Greek tableaux that will tell
the story and have some one person read certain of the lines aloud."

Tory leaned forward.

She appeared interested but doubtful.

"That is a pretty big idea, Lance. Do you feel you will be equal to
it? Presenting an American pageant is one thing, but gracious! who
knows what Greek pictures should be like?

"Of course, I am sure the girls will be delighted if there is anything
we can do to be useful. You were awfully kind about helping us," Tory
continued, feeling she had not appeared as enthusiastic as Lance might
have hoped. "But where is the olive branch I am to offer the girls
to-night when we have our meeting to decide whether we are willing to
make friends?"

Lance flushed and looked uncomfortable.

"The olive branch is what I have been talking about, Tory. The Boy
Scouts want you girls to take part in our Greek pageant. We want you
to take the feminine roles. Now, don't say no, right off, Tory, and
don't be so discouraging as you seem to feel. I confess I am counting
on your influence in more ways than one. The truth is the suggestion
came from me, and I have had a hard enough time trying to make the
other fellows see the thing as I do. Suppose we don't accomplish
anything remarkable, it is fun to have had a try. And it is worth
while trying to make people see things and think things that have had
to do with other nations at other times in the world's history. I want
you to talk to your uncle, Mr. Fenton, and to ask his advice before we
go much further. I suppose you know he is a Greek scholar."

During Lance's speech Tory's expression had become more sympathetic
and convinced.

"Perhaps the idea is possible, Lance. In any case, I am delighted to
help all I can by talking to Uncle Richard and using whatever
influence I have with the girls. Only one thing, you must not count on
my taking part. I could not give up the time from being with Kara."

"I understand, Tory; we'll see how it works out. I was thinking of
Kara as I came over here to talk to you. A lot better than a good many
other people I believe I can understand Kara's present state of mind.
You see, I have been sick myself. Kara will brace up once she gets
hold of herself. Don't you ta