They're walking this way.

They must be rather annoyed to find a school in possession of the place." The strangers also carried luncheon baskets, and seemed seeking a spot for a picnic.

They were filing past the group on the steps when Irene suddenly sprang up.
"Why, Marjorie! Marjorie!" she exclaimed joyfully.

"Don't you know me ?" The handsome, gray-eyed girl thus addressed looked puzzled for a moment, then her face cleared with recognition.
"Renie! You've grown out of all remembrance! To think of meeting you here of all places.

I'm with some friends--the Prestons.