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 hour or so. Father agreed last night to advance what money we need and we're to pay him back as fast as we collect from the students."

"We have almost fifty dollars paid in now," said Louise. "So we won't have to borrow more than forty from father."

"How about the expenses of your trip?" Lanny asked.

"We'll each pay our own," replied Louise. "It's only fair, because it's going to be rather fun. I wish we might all go."

"It will be all right if I cut practice that day, won't it?" asked Morris.

Dick nodded. "For that matter," he said, "Lanny and Gordon may go as far as practice is concerned. There won't be much hard work on Monday, anyway."

"Couldn't you go, Dick?" Louise asked.

"I'm afraid not. I'd have to cut two classes. Besides, I'm not much good at getting around in the crowds."

"I don't think I'll go, either," said Lanny.

"Same here," said Gordon. "You three will be enough. The more there are the harder it will be to agree on things."