To prove her innocence required the wisdom of Solomon.
If they could have explained the whole situation to Miss Bickford she would at once have seen for herself that the offender must be among the ranks of the Stars, but such a proceeding would mean not only an entire breach of schoolgirl etiquette, but a betrayal of their own secret society.

It was not to be thought of for a moment.
"Peachy'll have to climb down and apologize," decided Jess.
"Peachy eat humble-pie?
Oh, good-night!" "Well, she certainly was cheeky." "Small blame to her!" "It was very silly of her, though, to flare out." "She's in the fix of her life now, poor dear." "Can't we do anything to help her ?" "I don't know.

Let's think it over and hold another meeting this afternoon." Peachy's place at the dinner-table was empty that day, and her meal was sent up to the sanatorium upon a tray.

Miss Bickford had told her side of the story to Miss Rodgers, who agreed that discipline must be maintained, and ordered the detention of the prisoner until she showed symptoms of repentance.

Meanwhile Peachy, still in an utterly rebellious frame of mind, stayed upstairs, determined not to give way.