the whole business. This play is going to be a failure."




CHAPTER XIII

MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA


The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a
monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys
declared they would like to have it repeated. More than a thousand
dollars--to be exact, one thousand and twenty dollars--had been made for
the Red Cross.

Centerport was doing its very best to gather its quota for the great
institution that was doing so much good in the world. Janet Steele
confessed to Laura that she had gained more than one hundred dollar
memberships, and that nearly all of these had given something in addition
to their membership fee.

"I wish we girls could help," said Laura wistfully.

"And you having done so much already!" cried Janet. "Why, you've already
done more than your share! And doing a play, too!"

"I am afraid the play will not be a great success," Mother Wit sighed, but
more to herself than to the other girl.