But I'll do what I can, anyway.

Here goes." Miss Thompson was in her office when Grace entered rather timidly, seating herself on the oak settee until the principal should find time to talk to talk with her.
"Well, Grace, what can I do for you ?" said Miss Thompson, looking up smilingly at the young girl.

"You look as though you carried the cares of the world upon your shoulders this morning." "Not quite all of them, but I have a few especial ones that are bothering me," replied Grace.

Then after a moment's hesitation she said, "Miss Thompson, won't you, please, restore the juniors their gymnasium privilege ?" Miss Thompson regarded Grace searchingly.

"What a peculiar request to make, Grace.