Then she turned to Helen.

"This verse is in your handwriting." "Yes'm--but I--I only copied it," responded the culprit.
"Who gave you the original ?" "Rose." "Where did she get it ?" "I--I don't know--Miss Hill.

Really and tru--truly I don't," faltered Helen, beginning to cry again.
Gail and Ruth also disclaimed any knowledge of the verse, except that it had been put into their hands by Rose.

They had read it, copied it, written notes about it and discussed it.
"You three girls may go home now," said Miss Hill, sadly.
The girls hastily filed out and passed the scornful Bessy Bell with averted heads.
"Rose, can you explain the notes found in your possession ?" asked the teacher.
"Yes, Miss Hill.

They were written to me by different boys and girls," replied Rose.
"Why do you seem to have all these writings addressed to you ?" "I didn't get any more than any other girl.