I should like to say that in creating the character of 'Loyalheart' I have not drawn upon my fancy, and I know that the many lovable qualities with which I have endowed my heroine are to be found in the girl who served as my inspiration.

I refer to Miss Grace Harlowe, of the senior class, whom I consider the ideal Overton girl." Kathleen's voice trembled slightly on the last sentence.

Then she walked quickly down the aisle, accompanied by a burst of applause that made the great room ring.
Grace had listened to Kathleen's little speech with unbelieving ears.
Could this be the antagonistic Kathleen West of a few weeks ago?
What had wrought this marvelous and unlooked-for change?
That Elfreda had won second honors had been forgotten.

The attention of the students were focused on Kathleen.

Now repeated calls for "Harlowe! Grace Harlowe!" sounded.