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I do n't mind if it begins in quite a humble way . Indeed , I only expect a small membership at first . '' `` On the contrary , Miss Burd , I think it will catch on , '' replied Lispeth . In consequence of this conversation , the head prefect pinned a paper on the notice-board , convening a general meeting of all girls over twelve years of age , to be held in the big hall on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 sharp , the last lesson of the day having been remitted by orders from the Study . There was a universal feeling that something important was on foot , so those forms that were eligible trooped in a body to the hall , while the disappointed juniors tried to console themselves with the reflection that they would be able to go home half an hour earlier than their elders . After considerable shuffling about , places were taken . Unwilling to waste further time , Lispeth mounted the platform , and rang the bell for silence .