"I've heard some very interesting things this afternoon." Looking down, simultaneously, three pairs of eyes were leveled on Grace and conversation instantly ceased.

Grace walked quietly up the steps and, with a courteous "good afternoon," passed into the house and up the stairs to her room.

Her face was unusually sober as she slowly pulled the hatpins from her hat.

"How did Miss West happen to meet them ?" she said half aloud.
"Meet whom ?" asked Elfreda, who had come into the room in time to hear Grace's half musing question.
"Oh, Elfreda.

How you startled me!" exclaimed Grace.
"How did Miss West meet whom?
That's what I am curious to know," returned Elfreda, regarding Grace with lively interest.
"Alberta Wicks and Mary Hampton, Inquisitive," answered Grace.
"Where did you see them ?" asked Elfreda, exhibiting considerable excitement.
"On the front porch.