Will you come ?" "We will!" cried Nora.

"Dressed in our costliest raiment, at that." "Never mind about the fine clothes," said David, laughing.

"This is to be a plain, every-day affair." "Who else is invited, David ?" asked Jessica.
"Only one other girl beside yourselves has had the honor of receiving an invitation." "Miriam ?" queried Grace, unable to conceal a shade of disappointment in her tone.
"No, no; not Miriam," answered Miriam's brother.
Grace looked relieved.

If Miriam joined the party, something unpleasant was sure to happen.

Miriam treasured a spite against Anne for winning the freshman prize, and never treated her with civility when they chanced to meet.