the small room, until its very capacity was taxed beyond its
possibilities.

"We've come!" announced Cologne.

"So I see," replied Dorothy, all confusion.

"To make amends for our damage," continued Cologne. "Every girl on the
floor has contributed to the collection and we venture to present to
you the most unique tea set that has ever gone in or out of Glenwood.
Here," and she set her contribution down, "is my prettiest piece."

"And here is mine," followed Edna, placing on the table a real
gold-and-white creamer.

"And mine--with my love," whispered Nita, putting down an egg-shell
cup and saucer.

"Oh!" gasped Dorothy. "How lovely!"

"And, Doro, dear," added Lena Berg, "I brought my tankard. It was the
best piece, and nothing else would satisfy the committee."

"I am sure----" began Dorothy.

"Not too sure," interrupted Dick, or Molly Richards. "For here is
mine--it came all the way from Holland!"

"Girls! How can I take all these beautiful things? I am sure you must
want them your own selves----"