"I'm not afraid of the dark.

If mother objects, I'll take Bridget along for protection, although she's the greatest coward in the world." Grace giggled a little as she thought of Bridget in the role of protector.
That night she hurried through her supper, and, barely tasting her dessert, said abruptly: "Mother, may I go to Eleanor Savelli's this evening ?" "Away out to 'Heartsease,' Grace?
Who is going with you ?" "No one," replied Grace truthfully.

"Mother, please don't say no.

I simply must see Eleanor at once." "But I thought that you were not friendly with Eleanor," persisted Mrs.
Harlowe.
"That is true," Grace answered, "but just now that is the very thing I want to be.

It's this way, mother.