Some of the girls were tired, and inclined to groan, others were exhilarated, but the enthusiasts cheered up the weaker spirits, and by the time the coffee course was reached, everybody was feeling courageous.
"Should I dare to suggest ices ?" murmured Winona.
"All right, if you like.

There's just time," assented Miss Lever, consulting her watch.

"I passed my Intermediate on ices during a spell of intensely hot weather.

I can allow you exactly five minutes, so choose quickly--strawberry or vanilla ?" The three days of the examination seemed to Winona like a dream.

She grew quite accustomed to the big hall full of candidates, and to her particular desk.