Then she went on almost abruptly.

"I heard two freshmen talking about you the other night at the reception.

One of them said that she had been prepared to like you, but had heard something that had caused her to change her mind." Anne looked distressed.
For a moment Grace sat very still.
"Oh, dear!" lamented Anne.

"I'm sorry I told you.

Now I've hurt your feelings." "Nonsense!" retorted Grace stoutly.