She was a trifle taller than Grace and beautifully straight and slender.

Her hair was jet black and lay on her forehead in little silky rings, while she had the bluest eyes the girls had ever seen.

Her features were small and regular, and her skin as creamy as the petal of a magnolia.

She stood regarding the astonished girls with a fascinating little smile that was irresistible.
"Please excuse me for breaking in upon you, but I saw you from afar, and you looked awfully good to me." Her clear enunciation made the slang phrase sound like the purest English.

"I have just been with your principal in her office.