I'll run over some time during the evening for a few minutes." After the merrymakers had set out for the gymnasium, Grace retired to her office to write a letter to her mother.

She had hardly settled herself when the door bell rang and she heard a high, clear voice asking the maid for Miss Ward.
"Please tell her to hurry, my car is waiting," instructed the voice, as the maid ushered the newcomer into the living-room.

Grace glanced through the open door of the office into the next room.

In Evelyn's escort she recognized Althea Parker, one of the most snobbish girls at Overton College, and a member of the sophomore class.

Evelyn's declaration on her arrival at Overton that she intended to cultivate the richest girls in college now came back to Grace with disagreeable force.
"Good evening, Miss Harlowe," hailed Althea, as Grace rose and went forward to greet her.