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 "You do it," replied his sister. "Just write 'The undersigned agree to subscribe the amounts set against their names for the purpose—the purpose'"

"For the Twenty-fifth of October Fund," suggested Dick. "Better not put it down on paper. And I'd add that the subscriber hereby promises to keep still about it."

"Good idea," commended Morris, writing under the lamp. "How's this, then? 'Subscription List. The undersigned agree to subscribe to the fund known as the Twenty-fifth of October Fund the sums set down against their names, and hereby promise not to divulge the purpose of said fund.'"

"A good many 'funds' in it," objected Lanny.

"Let's hope so," replied May, with a laugh. "Don't be critical. I think it's lovely, Morris."

"All right. Here's the pen, Lanny. Put your 'John Hancock' on the first line."

"Your slang pains me, Morris," murmured Lanny. "It's only going to be two dollars, folks."

"Only two dollars!" said Gordon. "Gee, that's a lot! Who's next? You are, Dick."

Dick signed and the list went to Louise and then