"I never was more surprised in my life." "Why?
What's the matter ?" asked Anne and Grace together.
"Who is the last person you'd expect to see her with ?" asked Jessica.
"I don't know," said Grace.

"Edna Wright ?" "Worse," was Nora's answer.

"She's up in the study hall with Eleanor Savelli." "Eleanor Savelli ?" echoed Grace.

"Why she is Marian's pet aversion." "Past history," said Miriam Nesbit.

"They appear to be thicker than thieves." "I don't at all understand what ails her, but listen, girls, while I tell you my idea," and Grace rapidly narrated her plan of action.
"I foresee trouble, but I'll be on hand," said Miriam.
"We'll all be there!" was the chorus.
"Remember, Eva," were Grace's parting words, "I rely on you to coax Marian over to your house, then we'll surround her and make her accept our services." "All right," responded Eva.