Grace Harlowe's Second Year at Overton College

akfast. "Last year I was so excited over what studies I intended to take and meeting new girls that I unpacked by fits and starts. It was weeks before I knew where to find things. B

er due reflection. "I haven't as much to sto

"Come along, Anne, I'm hungry. Besides, I'd like

iriam and Elfreda, and the four friends

ich glowering Anarchists pranced abou

. "I slept too soun

ght I handed it back to her and tried to explain that I wasn't an anarchist because I had neither bushy eyebrows nor a scowl. She just sat and glared at me, saying over and over, 'Look in your mirror, look in your mirror,' until I grew so angr

myself from landing on the floor with a thump. Elfreda mi

know that, don't you, Miriam? I can't help walking in

am likely to find myself out the window or being dropped gently downstairs whil

Miss Atkins was not at the table. The three freshmen who were to fill the last available places in Wayne Hall had not yet arrived. During breakfast a ceaseless stream of merry chatter flowed on. Everyone wished to tell her

is, she's in the house," r

ean, opening her eyes. "I

what went on here?" reminded Grace. It had been decided that n

e think of Longfellow's 'Rainy Day

ide-awake sophomore. "That will be so a

all be on the lookout for good material, too. I kn

red Emma Dea

freda abandoned her intention of mentioning names, and parried Emma's question so clever

nk and rose to leave the table. Anne followed her, a curious smile on her face. The majority of

energetically, "I am g

were going to do?" a

s mirthful face, she sprang forward, caught Anne by the shoulders and shook her playfully. "Anne Pierson, you bad chi

wing you to plan," confessed Anne. "What

adcast. Having the unpacking fever in my veins, I shall console myself with unpacking my bag and suit case. I'll keep on wishing for my trunk and perhaps

obediently t

ne, do you see anyth

eturned Anne dramatically.

on the veranda, her trunk on his shoulder. Anne, having notified Elfreda

ed Grace, with great satisfaction. "'He who laug

first find your tru

ance examinations this year," said Grace, as she k

all have more time to ourselves. Besides, we won't have to worry o

eshmen have arrived. That tall girl looks interesting. One of them is as stout as Elfreda. The little girl is cunning. I think I like her the best of the

be so curious

s a rule. I hope the tall girl is to room with the A

d progress in unpacking, while Grace had been occupied in looking over the newcomers.

rapidly, almost in silence. Both trunks had been emptied and the greater part of their contents stored away

ve happened?

er is immaterial to me, I prefer to room alone." The emphatic closing of a door fo