I feel certain that I left the door open when I went in.

The janitress may have locked it without seeing me." "Perhaps," answered Miss Thompson thoughtfully, "but the rule of locking the larger classrooms after school hours has never been followed that I know of.

There is really no reason for it, and it might cause some delay in the morning, in case Mrs.Gunby were not around to unlock the doors." "You will have to send a bill to father for all the broken glass," laughed Grace.

"I shouldn't have been here at this moment if I hadn't done some smashing." Miss Thompson smiled.
"You were perfectly right to do it, my dear.

It was an exhibition of good judgment and great courage.