Joy coughed under her breath, and Gypsy looked up out of the corners of her eyes.
"Mr.Guernsey is not well to-day," began Miss Cardrew, standing by the desk, "and we shall not be able to meet as usual in No.

1 for prayers.
It has been thought best that each department should attend devotions in its own room.

You can get out your Bibles." Gypsy looked at Joy, and Joy looked at Gypsy.
Miss Cardrew sat down.

It was very still.

A muffled scratching sound broke into the pause.