TWO IS A COMPANY "Grace! Grace Harlowe!" called a clear, high voice.

On hearing her name, Grace, who was on the point of entering the library, turned to greet Arline Thayer, who came running up the walk, flushed and laughing.
"Did you say you had won prizes as a champion fast walker ?" she inquired laughingly.

"I saw you clear across the campus, and I've been running at top speed ever since.

I had just breath enough left to call to you.
Where have you been hiding?
I haven't seen you for ages.

Ruth thinks you have deserted her.