The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1907-12-21
The Senior President.
By Winifred Kirkland.

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And here at last. for her last, best
brief year at college, the class was
Offering her its highest honor. and
with that, she knew, its friendship
on only one condition.
So far Lily had not turned upon her
fiercely. as Theresa had half-feared
Lily had let her 90 on, and Theresa
felt her waver. so she thought, ever
SO little. With her arm still about
Lily's neck she went on:
You know we just must have the
finest girl in the class for president
Except for Milicent Anne Brewer
doesn't stand one chance against you,
for you are the finest girl in the class,
Lily
The wistful paleness Of Lily's lips re-
Taxed into a sudden little laugh of pure
incredibly and amusement. 1t was
laughable, of course. but still it was
sweet to hear Theresa say it. 1t was
something for a lonely girl even to
be walking with Theresa Jacobs. the
most influential girl in college
Theresa was growing quite bold now
She meant to say it all; she meant
to have Lily Meyrick for senior presi-
dent But Lily was very still as she
listened
You know, Lily. what a position
the senior president has in the col
lege, socially, as well as every other
way. Why. she's part OF everything.
You can see Nowhere even Theresa,
the bold stopped for breathing space
how it would look if you were al
ways with a girl like Millicent. great
uncouth. ill-bred thing like that
The coior surged to Lilys delicate
face. but still she did not speak. You
understand. to be very clear" conclud
ed Theresa, I'VE want you for senior
president. Lily. to represent us on all
occasions-but we do not want Milli
cent Harlow to be made prominent
thereby" And here Theresa's voice
sharpened. I'VE will not have her,
either" She finished more gently:
Bat you do understand, don't you,
Lily?"
"Oh. yes said Lily. II understand
1T really is very easy to creak on
a friendship" Theresa continued IN
brisk, matter-of-fact way. 1T doesn't
need quarrel or anything horrid and
disgusting like that. You just stop
going to the girls room, and always
nave an excuse fOr not going with her
to things, and lots OF times don't see
her at all. You do it all gradually, and
at last it dawns upon her that you've
changed, and. after that the rest is
easy I've done it several times.
The clouds were never more white
against the blue, but Lily did not see
them. for all her intent eyes.
"Of course Theresa went on. I'm
not asking you to promise to give up
MiliCent Harlow-nOt exactly that.
Only before the election tonight all the
girls will be wanting to know how
you've taken our-well. our suggestion
If before the class meeting at eight you
could DO some little thing TO show
that you see-say-the wisdom of be-
ing less intimate with Milicent-it
would be very good thing. If, for
instance. after chapel instead Of put
ting your arm round Milicent and
trotting of TO the reading-room with
her, as You always do, you put your
arm round some OF the rest of lis, and
trotted off with Us instead, it would
seem to indicate your frame Of mind.
Please. silent lady. you need TO make
no promises. but am | forgiven for all
I've said? There's one thing you might
think of in this connection: In
choice between your friend and your
class. isn't some Of your duty due 10
your Glass;"
Il am thinking answered Lily.
Lily Theresa brought her hand
down sharply On Lily's shoulder, how
IN the world did it ever happen, any
way? How in the world did girl like
you ever have anything to do with a
girl like Millicent? You're SO sweet