However, I can do this much.

From a conversation I overheard the other day I am convinced that Miss Wicks and Miss Hampton intend to play a practical joke on you on Friday night.

I am afraid that it will not be of the tame variety either, and may cause you trouble.
These two girls do not like you, Elfreda, and they have not forgiven you nor never will." "You are awfully anxious to make me think that no one but you and your friends ever liked me, aren't you ?" sneered Elfreda.

"Well, just let me tell you something.

Those girls may have their faults, but they aren't stingy and selfish, at all events.