Now, for instance--" And a strange thing happened.

For the first time in her life Miss Alice Wishart felt that the use of loud and solemn words could jar upon her feelings.

She set it down resignedly to the evil influence of her companion.
In the calm of her bedroom Alice reviewed her recent hours.

She admitted to herself that she would enjoy her visit.

A healthy and active young woman, the mere prospect of an open-air life gave her pleasure.