When Evelyn went to her room she would follow her there.

The longer she delayed facing Evelyn with her sister's letter the harder the task would become.

But at dinner time Evelyn's place was vacant.
At ten o'clock that night she had not come in.
Becoming alarmed Grace telephoned to Althea Parker to know if Evelyn were with her.

In reply to her anxious inquiry Althea declared she had not seen Evelyn for two days.

Uncertain as to the wisest course to pursue Grace concluded to wait until Emma came in from an evening's visit with Patience Eliot.
It was almost eleven o'clock when Emma returned.
"I'm so glad you've come," greeted Grace as her friend entered their room.