"I can't help it," she said.

"I don't like to feel dependent on any one." On the way to Wayne Hall, the mysterious presents formed the main subject for discussion.
"We ought to have Elfreda's opinion," laughed Miriam.

"She would find a clue.

Don't you remember what she said about Ruth's pride the first time we took her to call on Ruth ?" "Yes," replied Grace absently.

Then the full force of Miriam's words dawning on her she looked at her friend in a startled way.