Before she could reply, however, Grace went on.
"Girls you must realize the position in which Miriam's remarks place me.
She is sure that she knows who betrayed our signals, and is willing to name the person.

Suppose she names some girl present.

Think of the feelings of that girl, my guest, yet not safe from accusation while here.
I should prove a poor sort of hostess if I allowed the honor of any of my friends to suffer while in my house.
"The place to discuss these things is in school.

There every girl stands on an equal footing and can refute any charges made against her.

I wish to say that I have a communication to make which may put a different face on the whole matter.