The Anglo-Saxon League There was an old established custom at the Villa Camellia that on the evening of the last day of March (unless that date happened to fall on a Sunday) the pupils were allowed special license after supper, and, regardless of ordinary rules, might disport themselves as they pleased until bedtime.

Irene, who had not yet been present on one of these occasions, heard hints on all sides of coming fun, mingled with mystery.
Peachy twice began to tell her something, but was stopped by Delia.

Joan and Sheila seemed to be holding perpetual private committee meetings; Elsie spent much time in Jess Cameron's dormitory; and, wonder of wonders, Esther Cartmell was seen walking arm in arm with Mabel Hughes.
Though Irene asked many questions from various friends as to the nature of the evening's amusement she could get no certain information.

They laughed, evaded direct answers, made allusions to things she did not understand, and whisked away like will-o'-the-wisps.

Very much puzzled, and not altogether pleased, she sought her buddy.
"They've all gone mad," she assured Lorna.