It had been a stormy year, full of quarrels and bickerings, but it was about to end gloriously.

Anne and Miriam had become the best of friends, while she and Julia Crosby were daily finding out each other's good qualities There was nothing left to be desired.
Grace started from her dream and looked at her watch.

It was after six o'clock.

She had better be getting back.
She rose and reached for her basket.
Suddenly a figure loomed up before her.

Grace started in surprise, to find herself facing a tall, thin man with wild, dark eyes.