"Then two Oakdale girls who are studying in an eastern conservatory of music come next, and after that Miriam Nesbit.

There are also three other girls, members of a high school sorority to which I belong, and a girl in Denver, who have very strong claims on my affection.

I have a number of dearest friends, you see.

Some time I should like to tell you more of them." Beatrice had brightened visibly as Grace talked.

She now felt assured that this attractive freshman with her clear grey eyes and straightforward manner would never attempt to monopolize Mabel's entire attention.
At this moment Mabel's voice was heard at the head of the stairs.