CHAPTER V.
THE PHI SIGMA TAU At the door a halt was called.
"Prepare to jump," commanded Grace in a deep voice.

"One, two, three! Jump down! Be careful!" The four candidates gave four uncertain jumps and experienced the disagreeable sensation usually felt in attempting to jump downward when on level ground.

This was one of the oldest and mildest forms of initiation, but Nora had insisted upon it, and giggled violently as the four girls prepared for a long leap.

Even Grace, who was conducting the ceremony with the utmost seriousness, laughed a little at the picture they made.
"They'll do anything you tell them," whispered Nora.

Which was perfectly true.