That she might be reprimanded for overstaying her vacation either did not occur to her, or else the possibility held no terror for her.
The instant the door of Wayne Hall closed behind her Grace darted to the house bulletin board.

In it was a letter for Anne, one for Elfreda and two for herself.

She choked back a sob as she saw that one of the envelopes bore her father's handwriting, the other that of Arline Thayer.
"Don't wait for me, Grace.

Go on upstairs and read your letters.

I must see Mrs.Elwood about that package I expected by express." Setting down her suit case, Anne hurried down the hall.