She knew, too, that before the end of the school year Grace's remarkable personality was sure to make itself felt among her fellow students. "What are you smiling to yourself about, Miriam ?" demanded Grace. But at this juncture the door was burst violently open and J.Elfreda Briggs dashed into the room, threw herself face downward on her disordered bed and gave way to a long, anguished wail..