"It's very beautiful just the same," continued Betty. "And there's splendid sailing and fishing and bathing. But he says that he and mother are tired of being alone and want me to join them for their last two weeks, only of course I can't come down alone, so he suggests--let me see. Here it is. 'When Nan was in college I remember that she was invited to join a party of college girls who went to the Bahamas for their Easter vacation. One of the faculty who wanted to take the trip acted as chaperon, and I think made the business arrangements; but I enclose a list of steamer sailings and an estimate of expenses, and will engage hotel accommodations as soon as I hear from you. So your chaperon's duties will be merely nominal. I am sure six or eight of you would enjoy the four days' sea voyage and a week or two here immensely, and both your mother and I hope you can arrange to bring down a congenial party.' Oh, girls, can't you all come?"