Both Mabel and I admire your stand in the other matter.

You are measuring up to college standards, my dear, and I am sure you will be an honor to 19----." Frances finished her flattering prediction just as they stepped inside the doorway of the gymnasium.

Before Grace had time to reply they found themselves among a bevy of daintily gowned girls that were forming in line to pay their respects to the president of the sophomore class and five of her classmates who formed the receiving party.

After this formality was over the girls walked about the gymnasium, admiring the decorations.

Mabel Ashe was fairly overwhelmed by her admirers.