GRACE TAKES MATTERS INTO HER OWN HANDS "We have had, what might be considered by some people, a momentous evening," remarked Grace as Anne Pierson walked into their room shortly before ten o'clock.

Having left the now almost cheerful Elfreda to the good-natured ministrations of Miriam, Grace had said good night and returned to her own room for a few more minutes of silent devotion to Livy.
"What happened ?" asked Anne as she hung up her wraps, took down her kimono, and prepared to be comfortable.
"What might be expected," returned Grace, and briefly recounted what had transpired in Miriam's room.
"Wasn't it nice of Miriam to make a fuss over her, though ?" said Anne warmly.
"Yes, of course, but it isn't Miriam's amiability that I'm thinking about at present.

It's what we'd better do to straighten out this trouble for Elfreda," said Grace anxiously.

"I felt glad when I came to Overton that I did not have to worry about any one but myself, and now I'm confronted with Elfreda's troubles." "I think it would be best to see Miss Ashe first," agreed Anne, after a brief silence.
"That settles it, then, I'll go.

Tell me about your new freshman friend, Anne." "She's a very nice girl," Anne replied, "and has lots of the right kind of courage.