But Mabel is our mutual friend.

So I think, at least while she is here, we ought to put all personal differences aside and unite in making the day pleasant for her." "Nothing like being disinterested, is there ?" broke in the other girl sneeringly, her sharp face looking sharper than ever.

"I can quite understand your anxiety regarding not letting Miss Ashe know how shabbily you have treated me.

Your promises to her didn't hold water, did they?
And now you are afraid she will find you out, aren't you?
Don't worry, I shan't tell her.

She'll learn the truth about you and your three friends soon enough." "You know very well I had no such motive," cried Grace, surprised to indignation.