"A poor thing," then, and very little of it his own--but Miss Champernowne opined that it would be a novelty, while the children enjoyed the rehearsals, and looked forward to the fun of "dressing-up." Rehearsals were held twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, in the last hour of the afternoon session.

This afternoon, on his way to the school, Mr.Simeon found that Agatha had indeed spoken truth.
Five or six men were busy, digging, probing, sounding, around a large hole close under the northeast corner of the Lady Chapel.
The foreman wore a grave face, and in answer to Mr.Simeon's inquiries allowed that the mischief was serious; so serious that the Dean and Chapter had sent for a diver to explore the foundations and report.

The foreman further pointed out certain ominous cracks in the masonry overhead.
Just then the great clock chimed, warning Mr.Simeon away.

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