"I have missed my Oakdale girls this summer." After a few moments' conversation Grace said good night and went slowly upstairs.

In spite of her satisfaction at being back at Overton she could not repress a sigh of regret over the recent unpleasantness.
"The unforeseen always happens," she reflected, pausing for a moment on the top step.

"I hope the Anarchist will 'stay put' this time." She laughed softly at the idea of the Anarchist standing stiff and stationary in her new room.

Then the ridiculous side of the encounter dawning on her, she sat down on the stairs and gave way to sudden silent laughter.
"What did Mrs.Elwood say ?" asked Anne as Grace entered the room.
"I am afraid Mrs.Elwood is not, and never will be, an admirer of the Anarchist," said Grace.

"Seriously speaking, she is half inclined to ask her to leave Wayne Hall.