t the opportunity of meeting Dexie at his own pleasure came with an
introduction to Mr. Sherwood, and on learning that Mr. Traverse was a good
hand at chess (Mr. Sherwood's one weakness) he was made right welcome and
became a frequent visitor.

Mr. Sherwood's residence was so centrally situated that the young people of
both sexes found it very convenient to drop in for a few minutes on their
way up or down town. Mr. Sherwood loved to see the rooms filled with
laughing faces, and encouraged this free-and-easy intercourse, and he
looked forward to the evening's pleasure with the ardor of a young man.
When Guy Traverse made his appearance he was sure of a hearty greeting, and
the weeks flew by very pleasantly until summer was ushered in, and still
there was little seeming difference in Dexie's attitude toward her father's
friend.

One evening as a number of young ladies were assembled in the pleasant
rooms of the T. and B. Society, discussing a coming convention, the
society's Vice-President, Miss Edith Wolcott, said in decided tones:

"Before this convention meets, we ought to make some new badges; these are
positively disgraceful! Will someone suggest something, or must I take the
responsibility of seeing that this society has decent and respectable
tokens of membership?"

"There can be but one opinion where the badges are concerned," said Ada
Chester, smiling, "so let us draw from the funds of the society sufficient
money to purchase the material for new ones, then we can meet somewhere and
make them up."

"Capital legislation! Now announce the place of meeting and the matter is
settled," and Frank Fenerty joined the group around the table. "Better set
the time and place of meeting without delay, for when you ladies begin to
realize the amount of work which the making of these badges involves, you
will each and all remember that you have a pressing engagement somewhere
else."

"That's so," said George Linton, as he drew a chair beside his friend; "but
where's Traverse? As President of this society he ought to take the ladies
at their word, and set them to work before their ardor has time to cool."

"There is not a house in town so convenient for all as the Sherwoods," said
Ada Chester; then turning to Gussie she asked:

"Could we go to your house to make up the badges, Miss Sherwood?"

"Certainly; that is, I think so. Dexie is the acting manager at home, so
you had better consult with her," replied Gussie, plea