"This is my theme," she declared finally, "and I have thought of a way to prove that I wrote it.

I did not steal it from another girl.

I would not be so contemptible." "I shall be very glad to have conclusive proof that you did not," commented Miss Duncan rather sarcastically.

"Appearances are not in your favor, Miss Harlowe." "I am sorry that you doubt my word, Miss Duncan," said Grace with gentle dignity, "because I am going to prove to you how utterly wrong you have been in suspecting me of such contemptible conduct.

I wrote this theme in the room of a member of the senior class.