Grace wondered vaguely why Evelyn Ward had not come to plead her own cause.

The words of Ida Ward, "I thought I might be able to manage her college fees," returned to her with disquieting force.

Then she made a little impatient gesture.

"Grace Harlowe, what is the matter with you?
You are judging poor Evelyn Ward without giving her an opportunity to defend herself.

You know nothing whatever of the Wards' affairs.