"I respectfully suggest that Marion and Ellen be requested to compose
the drama," said the first speaker, with mock ceremony.
"I agree with all my heart!" cried one.
"And I,"--"and I!" chimed in the others.
"It is a unanimous vote," continued their spokesman, turning to the
young ladies in question, with a low bow.
"But we shall have all the work," objected Marion.
"No: we will take a double share at the rehearsals, and they will be no
small part of the trouble."
"I'll do it if you will, Ellen," began Marion.
"I don't mind trying," agreed Ellen.
Thus the matter was settled.
"Let us first select the little girls to take part in our drama,"
Marion continued.
"There's Annie Conwell," said one.
"And Lucy Caryl," interposed another.
So they went on, till they had chosen ten or twelve little girls.
"As it is to be a May piece, of course we must have a Queen," said
Ellen.
"Yes; and let us have Abby Clayton for the Queen," rejoined Marion.
"Abby is passably good-looking and rather graceful; besides, she has a
clear, strong voice, and plenty of self-confidence.
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