Although there has never been a word of sentiment exchanged between us, I am reasonably sure that David loves me, and I am very fond of him," confessed Anne.

"In some respects I feel years older than you girls.

I believe it is due to my stage experience; I have played so many different parts, some of them emotional roles which have to do with love and renunciation." Anne's musical voice trembled slightly on the last word.
"I am sure David loves you with all his heart," was Grace's honest reply.

"Now that he has been graduated from college and has gone into business for himself, I am afraid you will be called upon to decide before long." "I am afraid so," sighed Anne.

"I wish life weren't quite so complicated." "I hope the rest of our senior year will be free from complications." Grace spoke with grim emphasis.