I never got farther than one short letter and a picture post card, though.

I do so loathe writing," sighed Gertrude.
"Ulyth's the only one who's kept the thing up." "And do you mean to say this New Zealander's actually coming to our school ?" asked Stephanie.
"That's the joysome gist of my remarks! I can't tell you how I'm pining and yearning to see her.

She seems like a girl out of a story.

To think of it! Rona Mitchell at school with us!" "Suppose you don't like her ?" "Oh, I'm certain I shall! She's written me the jolliest, loveliest, funniest letters! I feel I know her already.

We shall be the very best of friends.