"She was here when I came in this morning, and I was early, too.

It is some masterpiece of mischief on her part, or she wouldn't take the trouble to get here on time." "Here comes Mabel," said Jessica.

"Maybe she has seen the paper.

Mabel, dear, did you see that paper that has been going the rounds this morning ?" Mabel nodded.
"What was written on it, Mabel ?" asked Grace curiously.
Mabel looked distressed for a moment then she said, "I wish I might tell you all about it, but I gave my word of honor before I read it that I wouldn't mention the contents to any one." "Then, of course, we won't ask you," said Anne Pierson quickly.

"But tell us this much--is it about any of us ?" "No," replied Mabel.