After one quick glance at it Grace passed it to Miriam.

Elfreda, who sat directly opposite her, watched the passing of the telegram with compressed lips.

Miriam, raising her eyes from the yellow slip, found those of her angry roommate fixed on her in mingled curiosity and disdain.

Ignoring the look she said quietly, "I should like to see you for a moment after breakfast, Elfreda.

I have something to tell you." The stout girl's eyes narrowed.