"Promise me that none of you will run away from Oakdale, or elope, or do anything that can be classed under the head of vanishing." "Oh, I think we're all rooted to the spot for this year," said Jessica, "but what about next?
Nora and I will be in a conservatory, Grace will be in college and Anne--where will you be, Anne ?" "Goodness knows," replied Anne.

"I'd like to try for a scholarship, but how on earth would I support myself even if I were fortunate enough to win ?" "Don't worry about that," said Grace quickly.

"That is for that all-wise body, the Phi Sigma Tau, to consider.

We will be your ways and means committee, Anna." "Oh, I couldn't think of weighing you girls down with my cares," replied Anne soberly.

"I must work out my own salvation." By this time they had turned out of High School Street and were moving in the direction of Grace's home, where the majority of their chats took place, when Nora suddenly exclaimed in a low tone: "Look, girls, there is Eleanor Savelli!" "Where?
where ?" demanded three eager voices, as their owners followed Nora's glance.
"Across the street," replied Nora.