A LEAF FROM THE PAST At Patience's door she paused.

It stood partly open, and peeping in she saw that her friend was alone.

Rapping softly, she announced with a laugh, "The Honorable Grace Harlowe." "Enter without further ceremony," was the quick reply.

"To what do I owe my good fortune ?" "To the absence of your roommate," answered Grace dryly.

"Where is she ?" "At the library.