This is Miss Harlowe, for whom Harlowe House was named, and who is to be in charge of it.

I am Miss Dean, of 19-- and now assistant in English at Overton." But the knowledge that she was face to face with the person who held the privilege of being a member of Harlowe House in her hands overcame the quaint stranger with a sudden shyness.

She shifted her weight uneasily from one foot to the other, twisted her thin, bony hands nervously, while her forehead was corrugated afresh with deep wrinkles.
With the frank, winning smile which was one of Grace's chief charms, she held out her hand to the other girl.

"I am glad to know you," she said.
"Won't you tell me your name ?" "Mary Reynolds," returned the newcomer in a low voice, as she timidly shook Grace's proffered hand, then Emma's.
"I shall be glad to welcome you to Harlowe House," said Grace cordially, "provided you can fulfill the requirements necessary for entering Overton.

I am going over to Miss Wilder's office this afternoon, and if you wish to go with me you can learn all the particulars.