"It's almost nine o'clock! I had no idea it was so late.

Let's go down at once." They returned to the parlor to find Anne and Miriam deep in some foreign photographs that Miriam had collected during her trip to Europe the previous summer.
"How I should love to see Europe," sighed Anne.

"I'm going there some day, though, if I live," she added with a sudden resolution.
"Mother and father have promised me a trip across as a graduation gift.
Maybe you'll be able to go, too, by that time, Anne," said Grace hopefully.
"Perhaps I shall, but I'm afraid it's doubtful," said Anne, smiling a little.
"We've had a fine time, Miriam," said Grace, "but we really must go.
Mother will worry if I stay any later." "Please come again soon," said Miriam, kissing both girls affectionately.
"I have a plan to talk over with you, but I can't say anything about it now.

I must consult mother first.

You'll like it, I'm sure." "Of course we shall," responded Grace.