subjects and recite them both in the same term? One always conflicts
with the other."

"Long experience, crafty faculty," laughed Miriam. "They know our
weaknesses and how to deal with them."

"The last time we were out to dinner in a body we talked about the
past. This time it was the future," remarked Elfreda. "That reminds
me, what has become of Arline and Ruth? I haven't seen either of them
this week except at a distance."

"Arline and Ruth haven't been on friendly terms since the night of
Arline's dinner at Vinton's," Grace remarked soberly. "It isn't
Ruth's fault. She is heartbroken over the estrangement. This is the
first difference she and Arline have ever had."

"Such a ridiculous thing to quarrel over," sniffed Elfreda. "I could
see that night that Arline was cross because Ruth didn't want to talk
about herself."

"I hope they will be friends again before the reception," said
Grace. "It would be awkward for all of us if they are not."

"Oh, dear," sighed Anne, sitting down on the top step of the
veranda. "I'm too lazy to look at my books to-night." The four girls
had reached Wayne Hall and the beauty of the autumn night made them
reluctant to go into the house, where an evening of hard study
awaited them. "I'd like to stay out here for hours and look at the
stars."