Of course they might be feeling too agonized for words, but on the other hand they might be secretly congratulating themselves." It was not the moment, however, for speculation as to her neighbors' progress.

The next set of questions was being distributed, and she took up her copy eagerly.

Her heart fell as she read it over.

Her knowledge of English history was not very accurate, and the facts demanded were for the most part exactly those which she could not remember.

The dread of failure loomed up large.