It was surprising how many junior ushers were down-town that afternoon and how eagerly most of them took up with "the simple life," as Babbie called it. A good many were pleased to be asked to join a movement headed by Christy, Betty and the rich and exclusive Babbie Hildreth, who gave it just the stamp that Betty had counted on in asking her coöperation. Others were relieved to find that an elaborate new dress would not be needed. A few of course declared that the seniors would be disappointed and 19-- disgraced if the ushers appeared in "duds." But these last were so hopelessly in the minority that they could safely be ignored.