"
"There is the Independent Order of Odd Fellows," suggested Will, and
Carl added, "Joanna's young man belongs to the Ancient Order of
something."
"Then I don't see why we shouldn't have one," Dora went on, laughing.
"My idea was to unite our two clubs in an order, and call it the Order
of the Big Front Door. We both have the same motto and are trying to
help, so it would not be anything really new, except that we could
have a badge to remind us, and have meetings together sometimes. The
story of the Magic Door put it into my head."
"Good for you, Dora! I'm for it!" cried Ikey.
The funny name took the boys' fancy, and the plan of having joint
meetings was not altogether objectionable. The story of the Magic Door
had to be explained to some of them, and while Bess was doing this
Aunt Zelie came in. She was surprised and delighted to see the
visitors, and when the new project was told again for her benefit, she
thought it a very good one.
"I was trying myself to think of some way of keeping our motto in
mind, and now you must let me furnish the badges. The name, Order of
the Big Front Door, has given me an idea about them."
"What, Aunt Zelie?" asked Louise. "I am sure it is lovely."
Her aunt only laughed, and would not tell.
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