Then, fearing to offend Gertrude, she said hastily, "What she said was extremely laughable to us, because she was imitating some one we know." The knot of girls separated soon after, going their separate ways.

Anne, Grace, Miriam, Elfreda and Emma Dean turned their faces toward Wayne Hall.
"I wonder if Ruth is going ?" remarked Grace, who walked behind Anne.

"I thought we'd see her this afternoon." "I noticed how sharply Arline answered you," said Anne significantly.
"Poor Ruth, I haven't a minute to spare or I'd run down there.

We must go to-morrow afternoon, Anne.

We'll take Ruth to Vinton's for dinner and, oh, Anne! let's invite Arline and make them be friends!" "Splendid!" admired Anne.