"We are in the midst of our unpacking," she explained.

"Our trunks came only a little while ago.

Won't you take off your hat and coat ?" "Anne, I will leave Miss Taylor in your care," declared Grace.

"Please excuse me, I'll be back directly," she nodded encouragingly to their guest.
At the door of Miriam's room Grace knocked softly, then in answer to the impatient, "Come in," entered to find Elfreda standing in the midst of an extended circle formed by her possessions.
"Isn't this enough to discourage the most valiant heart ?" she declared, with a comprehensive sweep of her arm over the scattered contents of her trunk.

"But I am going to clear everything away.