If only I could do something to show her that at last I understand what college spirit means." "Do you really mean that ?" There was a note of excitement in Elfreda's voice.

"Because, if you do, I have the most splendid idea, and the beauty of it is that you are the only one who can carry it out.

Will you----" But Patience, realizing with a start that she was eavesdropping, waited to hear no more.
Turning about she stepped noiselessly along the hall and down the stairs.

Entering the living room she found Emma Dean entertaining three girls who were laughing immoderately.
"Hello, Patience!" called Emma.

"Come in and listen to my tale of woe.
Where was I?
Oh, yes, the minute I stepped off the car I realized that I had left my silk umbrella in it.