I'll have to hurry now, or miss my appointment." Mr.Bright beamed on the three girls, raised his hat and hurried down the street, leaving them to proceed slowly toward Jessica's home.
Passersby glanced curiously at the hatless, shabby young girl, as she walked between Grace and Jessica, clinging to their hands as though expecting every minute to be snatched from them.
"Well, girls," said Grace, "here is my street.

I must leave you now.

Be good children, and----" She was interrupted by an exultant shriek, and a second later five girls appeared as by magic and gleefully surrounded the rescue party.

The Phi Sigma Tau was out in full force.
"Hurrah!" shrieked Nora, waving her school bag.

"'We have met the enemy and they are ours.' Tell us about it quickly.