She explained the situation to Miss Beach, with some diffidence and hesitation.

She was terribly afraid of receiving a snubbing, and being told that her own work was more than sufficient for her, without taking up her friend's burdens.

To her surprise, however, Aunt Harriet proved sympathetic, and heartily acquiesced in the scheme.

She indeed made the very kind proposal that for the six weeks until the exam.

Garnet should sleep with Winona at Abbey Close, so that they might have both the evening and early morning preparation together.
Winona carried her friend to a quiet corner of the gymnasium to communicate her thrilling news.
"Win! You don't really mean it?
Oh, you're big! I didn't think any one in the world would have done that for me.