"I heard something while you were gone that will interest you, Anne.

The senior class are talking of presenting a play.

If we do, you will star in it, of course." "I can't, Emma," returned Anne regretfully.

"My professional experience prevents me from taking part in college plays.

If Semper Fidelis, or some of the girls, were to put on a play for our own amusement, then I could take part, but in regular college plays professionals are barred here at Overton.