I came here at that time, for I looked at the clock as I came in, but I was only here for a second." Then the truth dawned upon her.

"Why, Miss Thompson," she cried, "you surely don't think I tore up your essay ?" "No, Grace, I don't," replied the principal.

"But I believe that the one who wrote this note is the one who did do it, and evidently wishes to fasten the guilt upon you.

It looks to me as though we had a common enemy.

Do you recognize either the paper or the writing ?" "No," replied Grace slowly, shaking her head.