The Mysterious Code — Kathryn Kenny

Mr. Stratton straightened. His smile faded. "Now, who is to be spokesman?"

"I am," said Trixie. Jim was co- president of the Bob-Whites, but Trixie usually did the talking.

"Trixie, the School Board doesn't want secret societies to exist in Sleepyside schools, when clubs -- really gangs -- can be the source of so much trouble. The board feels ... that your club will have to disband."

"We couldn't!" Trixie almost shouted...