Besides, I'm too short." "But, Anne, you've had stage experience," said Jessica.

"You ought to get it." "Not in a Shakespearian play," replied Anne, shaking her head.

"I might not do well at all with that kind of part." "Never fear, you'll be the star before you know it," said Nora.
By Friday, there was nothing on the school horizon save the cherished play.

Before school, at recess, and even in classes it was the topic of the hour.

To the eager girls the day seemed particularly long, and a heartfelt sigh went up when the dismissal gong rang.
As the four chums hurried toward the gymnasium, Anne suddenly caught Grace by the arm with a faint gasp of surprise.