Just that comfortable, maddeningly commonplace variety of girls who never go to extremes." "Extremes are dangerous," declared Elfreda judicially.
"Better be an extremist than nothing at all," grumbled Julia.
"For the first time since we came here, there isn't a single freshman at Wayne Hall," announced Miriam.
"Are all the rooms taken ?" asked Marian Cummings.
"All but half of one room," replied Emma Dean.

"The illustrious Miss West is alone in her glory.

I heard Mrs.Elwood lamenting to-day because that particular half was still vacant." "Some one may take it yet," said Arline Thayer.

"This is only the second week of the term.

Only yesterday a freshman arrived at Morton House.
Girls have been known to drift into Overton a whole month after the beginning of the term." "Did Miss West ask for a single ?" questioned Grace of Emma.
"No, she doesn't in the least yearn for one.