Mary Marvel was thrilled to have such super girlfriends as the Lieutenants Mary, even though it was, like, totally confusing when they got together, with all 4 of them being named Mary. But, they managed. And they kept in touch with phones and letters, and were becoming fast friends.

Valley Mary and Mary Belle had asked their friends to join them for a celebration. The two girls had both been accepted to the same college and they planned to be roommates, and they wanted to share their excitement.

Mary Marvel had flashed to California and helped Mary Batson turn to Valley Mary, then back to Merry Old Englande to gather up her friend Posh Mary, and the 3 had converged on the stately Southern estate that Mary Belle called home. The Marvels all changed back to their Batson identities, and headed to Mary Belle's favorite restaurant for a lunch of some great Southern-style Barbeque.

It was unusual for someone to reserve a table at the restaurant, but Mary Belle had done so, as the girls planned to hang out there for a little longer than a regular lunch. It was a good thing she had made reservations, as the restaurant was extra crowded that day. Not before they arrived, but shortly afterwards, for some reason it seemed as if every boy and man in town decided to have barbeque as well today. And the food must have been special today, as so many of the diners headed to the pay phone to call their friends to come by for a special treat!

Oblivious to the buzzing crowd, Mary Belle and Valley Mary breathlessly described their college. It sounded great! Finally, Posh Mary asked them what they were going to study.

"We are both going to go into archaeology." Valley Mary told her friends.

"In fact, we are going to specialize in the study of the plumbing of the ancient Egyptian kings!" Mary Belle added enthusiastically.

The other two Marys looked at each other in puzzlement, and finally, Mary Marvel asked the obvious question. "Why?"

Mary Belle looked at Valley Mary and smiled. "I'm surprised. I thought all girls dream about being..." Valley Mary chimed in and they answered together

  Pharaoh Faucet Majors!"