Somehow three illustrations had to be provided, and that within the space of about half an hour.

Ulyth was fairly clever at drawing, but she was not capable of producing the pictures out of her head.

She must obtain a copy, and that quickly.
"Helen Cooper's librarian this month," she thought.

"I wonder if she's finished checking the catalogue yet?
I saw her walking down the stream five minutes ago with Mabel Hoyle.

Why shouldn't I have the _American Gems_ for half an hour?
It wouldn't do any harm.