I know one freshman who will be a candidate for honors." "Who ?" inquired Emma Dean curiously.
Grace looked appealingly at the stout girl.

A slight shake of the head reassured her.

Elfreda abandoned her intention of mentioning names, and parried Emma's question so cleverly that the latter became interested in something else and forgot that she had asked it.
The instant she had finished her breakfast, Grace reannounced her intention of unpacking her trunk and rose to leave the table.

Anne followed her, a curious smile on her face.

The majority of the girls rose from the table at the same time, or immediately after, and went their various ways.
"Now," declared Grace energetically, "I am going to begin my labor." "What did you say you were going to do ?" asked Anne innocently.
"Unpack my trunk.