Besides, we are not invited." Elfreda had been rapidly reflecting aloud, much to Mrs.Elwood's amusement.

"I'll have to go back and tell Miriam," she finished.
"But why did they lock their door ?" asked Miriam, when Elfreda had repeated her information.
"I don't know," returned Elfreda thoughtfully.

"Yes, I do know!" she exclaimed with sudden inspiration.

"I think Grace was afraid she might have a repetition of last year's performance." "'Last year's performance,'" repeated Miriam in a puzzled tone.
"Yes, don't you remember the Anarchist ?" retorted Elfreda, with a reminiscent grin.
"Of course!" exclaimed Miriam, laughing a little at the recollection.
"Wasn't she formidable, though, when she slammed the door in our faces ?" Elfreda nodded.

"She is all right now.